Senior Mechanical Engineer

Perpetual Engineering
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1 year ago
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Mechanical EngineerUp to £55kGreater ManchesterAre you ready to be at the forefront of solving environmental challenges? Our client, a leader in engineered CHP & incineration systems, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team. If you are enthusiastic about directly engaging with customers to provide unique solutions, staying on top of cutting-edge technologies, and collaborating with a team that creates impactful solutions, this role is for you.Why Apply?Impactful Work: Contribute to solving global environmental problems through innovative engineering solutions.Client Interaction: Work directly with clients, understanding their unique challenges and providing tailored solutions.Estimation Expertise: Showcase your skills in creating accurate engineering estimates and summaries for customer tenders.Continuous Learning: Stay at the forefront of technology by keeping up with the latest advancements in the field.Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dynamic professionals working together to create groundbreaking solutions.Job Responsibilities:Prepare accurate cost estimates for system components, including incinerators, boilers, energy recovery, and emission control systems.Analyse project specifications, technical drawings, and customer inputs to design effective engineering solutions.Participate in feasibility studies and risk assessments, identifying and mitigating potential challenges.Collaborate with project managers to establish project timelines and develop risk registers and requirements documents.Create layout and schematic drawings for sales enquiries.Work closely with Manufacturing and service teams on internal cost estimates.Provide feedback to product management on standard product pricing.Qualifications/Requirements:Previous experience specifying and selling engineered systems solutions, preferably in industrial/CPG markets, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Willingness to travel for site visits, client meetings, and project-related activities as required.Strong analytical, prioritising, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), and planning skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a team that is making a positive impact, apply now. Your expertise could be the key to shaping a sustainable future.Please email Chris Hill / or call .TPBN1_UKTJ

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