Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Contract: 2+ Year Contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid (4 Days Office / 1 Day Home)
Start Date: ASAP

Land & Sea Resources are currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer on behalf of Spirit Energy to join their Engineering team.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality mechanical engineering support, ensuring the integrity, reliability and performance of mechanical systems and equipment while supporting maintenance, operations, projects and continuous improvement initiatives in compliance with company standards and industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of mechanical systems and equipment across the Morecambe Hub.
• Support and optimise preventive and predictive maintenance strategies in collaboration with Maintenance and Operations teams.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment issues, perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and availability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, company procedures and recognised industry standards, including ASME, API, ISO and other relevant engineering codes.
• Support inspection, testing and condition monitoring programmes to maintain asset integrity and maximise equipment life.
• Provide technical input into capital projects and plant modifications, including specifications, design reviews, equipment selection, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Review and approve mechanical work scopes, job packs, method statements and technical documentation prior to execution.
• Manage contractors and specialist vendors, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with technical and contractual requirements.
• Support shutdowns, turnarounds, commissioning and start-up activities as required.
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA and other engineering risk assessments, ensuring recommendations are implemented effectively.
• Support Management of Change (MoC) processes by assessing the impact of engineering and operational changes.
• Prepare, review and maintain mechanical engineering documentation, including drawings, datasheets, calculations and operating and maintenance procedures.
• Act as Lead Investigator using Kelvin TopSet investigation techniques to support business requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement in mechanical engineering practices, equipment reliability and operational performance.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (MEng preferred).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is desirable.
• Proven experience supporting onshore and offshore oil & gas or energy operations.
• Strong knowledge of rotating and static equipment used within oil & gas production facilities.
• Understanding of materials selection, degradation mechanisms and corrosion management.
• Experience in maintenance strategies, reliability engineering and asset integrity.
• Strong understanding of offshore Safety Case requirements, Permit-to-Work systems and engineering risk management.
• Knowledge of recognised engineering standards including API, ASME, ISO and DNV where applicable.
• Experience supporting capital projects, plant modifications, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Experience managing contractors and technical service providers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in event management and incident investigation, including Kelvin TopSet methodology, is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• 2-year contract with a major UK energy operator.
• Immediate start available.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to support the safe and reliable operation of a high-profile operational asset during its final operational phase.

Working Arrangements

This role is based in Barrow-in-Furness.

Spirit Energy currently operates a hybrid working arrangement for office-based workers:

• Four days per week in the office.
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are mandatory office days.
• The fourth office day can be either Monday or Friday, depending on team requirements.
• Contractors may work in the office five days per week if preferred.

Please note:

• No travel or accommodation allowance is available.
• PAYE contractors only (no umbrella companies).

Equal Opportunity Statement

We demand diversity. As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We are inclusive. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, more solutions-driven and more innovative as we continue to build our resource network worldwide. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

About Land & Sea Resources

Land & Sea Resources are a Global Recruitment Specialist for the Engineering Industry, providing talent to a diverse client base. Attracting talent is our top priority.

Our Strategic Vision is to deliver more value than the competition.

We lead by walking, living and breathing our values. They define our shared culture and reflect the company we're inspired to be each day.