Junior Mechanical Design Engineer - Offshore Projects
Location: UK (Hybrid working with occasional site or office visits)
Contract Type: Contract or Permanent
Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Overview
An engineering organisation delivering complex offshore energy projects is seeking a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale offshore production systems, supporting the design and integration of critical mechanical equipment within a multidisciplinary environment.
You will gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, working alongside experienced engineers and contributing to the delivery of safe, compliant and efficient engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of mechanical equipment packages, including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers and pressure systems
- Prepare and review technical documentation such as datasheets, specifications and engineering drawings
- Assist with vendor selection, technical bid evaluations and supplier documentation reviews
- Participate in 3D model reviews and support coordination across engineering disciplines
- Ensure designs align with relevant industry standards and project requirements
- Contribute to design verification, testing and acceptance activities
- Liaise with procurement, fabrication and project teams to resolve technical queries
- Support integration of mechanical systems across modules and interconnected structures
- Assist with project execution activities including documentation tracking, reporting and scheduling support
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience in mechanical design engineering within energy, offshore or industrial projects
- Understanding of mechanical equipment packages and layout design principles
- Familiarity with relevant engineering standards and practices
- Experience using 3D design tools such as AutoCAD or similar platforms
- Strong communication and technical documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Desirable
- Exposure to detailed design or EPC project environments
- Experience supporting offshore or complex infrastructure projects