Job Description

I am recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for a client I'm working with based out of Durham. They need an individual registered on the Design Approver/Appraiser Competency Register in the UK gas industry. This register is typically maintained by Competent Design Authorities (CDAs).

The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will be working INSIDE IR35 - working through one of our PSL Umbrella Companies. You will be paid on weekly basis, on Friday's.

The role is Hybrid/Remote working, e.g. 2 days in the office (in Durham) with some occasional client visits required in England.

Essential Requirements:

• Registered on the Design Approver/Appraiser Competency Register in the UK gas industry
• UK Gas experience or other associated industries, e.g., Hydrogen. Please note: If you aren't any of these but you can demonstrate that you have transferrable skills that involve pipeline/piping design or hazardous area classification experience, then still apply.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering and ideally Chartered Status (or working towards), either with IGEM, IMECHe or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years' experience working within the UK Oil and Gas industry as a Mechanical Design Engineer
• Expertise in pipeline and/or piping design within the UK gas industry, but other industry included.
• Must possess full UK driving license and be willing to travel within UK

If you are interested interviews will be held ASAP via Microsoft Teams.

Rate: Negotiable ( Per Hour )

Hours: 37.5 a week

Start: ASAP (Start in February)

Contract Length: 6 to 12 Months

Get in contact on (phone number removed) or email me on for immediate consideration.

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