Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static)

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Static to support across various high‑profile projects in the UK. The Principal Engineer will join our Systems Integration team within our Digital Consulting business. The role is for a minimum 6‑month duration and requires hybrid working, with Tuesday and Wednesday based out of Aberdeen, Glasgow, Stockton or Staines and occasional travel to client sites. Applicants must be able to pass the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

Our Systems Integration team works with a variety of high‑profile clients across the energy sector, delivering bespoke automation and control solutions. We architect our clients’ digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable by integrating client source systems across their IT and OT environments. We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production and operational goals.

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• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients across the Energy Sector
  
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
  
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion – we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
  
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
  
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional “flex day” per month. Additional benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4× base salary life insurance and more.
  
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans
  
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry
  
• Energy Transition Academy – join a community of experts sharing knowledge and gaining exposure to existing and emerging energy systems.
  

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• Definition and approval of technical scopes
  
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products and equipment
  
• Perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables, solving complex problems and completing project‑specific tasks
  
• Provide technical reviews
  
• Make recommendations on project organisation requirements, work methods, procedures and technical innovations, devising practical and economical solutions across engineering disciplines
  
• Formulate and direct investigations or prototypes, model and system studies, evaluating and interpreting data, and recommend practical application of results
  
• Resolve issues such as conflicting design requirements, material unsuitability and complex coordination requirements
  
• Support the Mechanical Engineering Team in deliverables
  
• Interface with project construction, commissioning, operations, contractor and vendor personnel
  
• Review Method Statements and Risk Assessments related to Mechanical Engineering
  
• Participate in coordination meetings, weekly progress and other ad‑hoc meetings as required
  
• Familiarity with procurement processes – enquiries, TBE’s and purchase requisitions
  

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• Degree in relevant engineering discipline, or tertiary level education combined with suitable industry experience to demonstrate equivalence
  
• Chartership, PE status or relevant professional licence/registration accredited by a recognised body (preferred)
  
• Must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check
  

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• Anti‑surge valves
  
• Instrumentation tap‑ins
  
• Skids
  
• Pressure vessels
  
• Heat exchangers
  
• Gas scrubbers
  
• Valves
  

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.