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Lead Mechanical Engineer Location: Knutsford Salary : Competitive Stopford are recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join the team to work with highly skilled professionals who are constantly striving to deliver excellence and best practice. Stopford's business activities are at the forefront of the energy transition and together with our clients and partners, we are playing our part in tackling the biggest challenges of our time: Energy Security; Environmental Sustainability and Energy Affordability. You will be based at our office in Knutsford with the opportunity for hybrid working. There may be occasional travel required to other offices and client offices/sites. This is a full-time permanent position. The Role Reporting to the Project Group Engineering Manager, the Lead Mechanical Engineer shall be responsible for all aspects of Mechanical design and engineering delivered by the Projects Group. Working for a wide range of clients on projects across the Waste, Renewables, Chemicals, Nuclear and Petrochemical Sectors. Key Responsibilities include: Building, managing and developing a team of Mechanical engineers and designers. Preparing, checking and approving design and engineering deliverables including: Basis of Design Datasheets Specifications RFQ's Preparing, checking and approving specifications and Scopes of Work for installation contractors and equipment suppliers and completing Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE's). Direct input or oversight of onsite construction and commissioning support, depending on the project. Ensuring the Mechanical deliverables produced by the Projects Group are to the correct quality, standard and budget. Participation in Project Design Reviews and Risk Assessments. (3D Model, Constructability, HAZOP etc) Reviewing and developing strategic planning and proposing new business opportunities. Supporting preparation of proposals including deliverable lists and Cost, Time & Resource budget estimates Proactively engage with customers internally and externally, developing and maintaining strong, positive business relationships. Some travel to Supplier FAT's, construction sites and Client Site Visits will be required. About you Ideally educated to a degree level, in Mechanical Engineering. Ideally chartered engineering or prepared to work towards. Have experience in the Petrochemicals, Nuclear, Chemicals, Waste or renewable energy industries. Have experience of managing in a design and engineering environment. Experience producing and checking Mechanical Deliverables, Scopes of Work, and reviewing similar Vendor Documents. Experience managing 3 Party design consultants and suppliers. Knowledge of working with PED, PER and PSSR and CE/UKCA compliance routes. Knowledge of DSEAR/ATEX, hazardous area classification equipment/design. Knowledge of Nuclear Design Review and Safety Cases. Able to complete proposal and CapEx design hour and equipment cost estimates. An ability to think strategically and understanding the implication of changes to contract scope. An ability to work collaboratively with all engineering design and construction disciplines. Understanding of Designer and Principal Designer Roles under CDM. Working knowledge of Office 365 including One Drive and Sharepoint with proficient use of Word and excel. Eligible to live and work in the UK (with no restrictions) Full UK/EEC driving licence Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (SC clearance) for this role. The Company Stopford is an international energy and environmental engineering company, our professional services span Technology and Innovation, Consultancy and Project Delivery. We are an industry leader with a portfolio spanning research and development through to design and commissioning of process, power, and renewables technology. With a worldwide clientele in emerging and existing industries, we provide a full range of project management and engineering services. Employment at Stopford brings many benefits including: Competitive salary Profit related bonus payment (10%) Pension (5% employer and 5% employee) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Additional day off to celebrate your Birthday Private medical insurance Employee assistance programme Free on-site parking Reimbursement of professional membership fees Long service awards Please note that we do not accept applications from agencies, and you must be eligible to live and work in the UK (with no restrictions). To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stopford, please do not hesitate to apply. Stopford reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a suitable number of quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we would recommend that you apply as soon as possible. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 4 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Lead Civil and Structural Engineer Location: Knutsford Salary : Competitive Stopford are recruiting for a Lead Civil and Structural Engineer to join the team to work with highly skilled professionals who are constantly striving to deliver excellence and best practice. We welcome applications for a Senior Civil & Structural Engineer for candidates who do not meet all the of the knowledge, skills and experience required for a Lead position. Stopford's business activities are at the forefront of the energy transition and together with our clients and partners, we are playing our part in tackling the biggest challenges of our time: Energy Security; Environmental Sustainability and Energy Affordability. Reporting to the Engineering Manager (Projects), the Lead Civil and Structural Engineer will be responsible for the quality of the Civil and Structural design output, will participate in design reviews and will manage a team of engineers and designers including developing, supporting and guiding more junior team members. You will be based at our head office in Knutsford with the opportunity for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in office presence. There may be additional occasional travel required to site and client offices. This is a full-time permanent position. Key Responsibilities include: Manage the civil, structural engineering team to ensure that project deliverables are produced in accordance with the appropriate engineering standards and the project schedule. Develop the team to ensure expertise across the discipline (utilising 3rd party supply chain where required). Produce and review calculations, drawings, and design documentation. Participate in and contribute to design reviews. Produce conceptual and detailed engineering designs. Assess the environmental impact and risks connected to projects. Analyse survey, mapping and materials testing data with computer modelling software. Supervise the preparation and issue of drawings in line with project schedule and in accordance with Stopford SOPs. Supervise the production of general arrangement drawings. Supervise detailing of structural steelwork and concrete, including reinforced concrete detailing and scheduling. Coordinate with other engineering disciplines as and when required. Attend site surveys when required. About you Degree in a relevant engineering discipline, ideally with Chartership status (or prepared to work towards it). Have experience in petrochemicals, nuclear, chemicals, waste or renewable energy industries. Worked in a design and engineering environment, with extensive post graduate experience in civil and structural engineering industrial projects and a detailed working knowledge of design codes and standards relating to civil and structural engineering. A proven track record in design delivery with specific experience of groundworks, drainage, steel, reinforced concrete, masonry designs, foundation design and structural analysis from concept to detailed delivery. A detailed working knowledge and experience of 2D and 3D analytical packages such as, but not limited to, S-Frame, STAAD, TSD and TEDDS. Knowledge of construction implementation with proven site experience and an understanding of buildability and temporary works. A proven track record in delivering technically excellent design projects on time, to budget and to the required levels of quality. The ability to develop, motivate and mentor team members. Working knowledge of Office 365 including One Drive and Sharepoint with proficient use of Word and Excel Eligible to live and work in the UK (with no restrictions). Full UK/EEC driving licence. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (SC clearance) for this role. Benefits Employment at Stopford brings many benefits including: Competitive salary Profit related bonus payment (10%) Pension (5% employer and 5% employee) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Additional day off to celebrate your Birthday Private medical insurance (including dental and optical) Employee assistance programme Free on-site parking Reimbursement of professional membership fees Long service awards Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (SC clearance) for this role. Please note that we do not accept applications from agencies, and you must be eligible to live and work in the UK (with no restrictions). To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stopford, please do not hesitate to apply. Stopford reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a suitable number of quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we would recommend that you apply as soon as possible. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 4 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.