Lead Consulting Engineer - thermal power

Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd is a leading technical consultancy with a reputation built on over 35 years of successful projects in the UK and Ireland. Our purpose is to facilitate the investment and delivery of energy infrastructure projects that positively influence the energy transition. Our success comes from the unique combination of skills and experience that continuously evolves. Our Engineers and Consultants support some of the most innovative energy projects across the UK and Ireland; providing design, intellectual, and engineering services to developers, investors, and owner-operators.

We have over 180 employees that we are proud to have represent us, operating from our offices in Belfast, Dublin, south Manchester and Glasgow. As the business grows from strength to strength, we are now looking to further extend our team by recruiting a Lead Consultant, mechanically qualified to (or above) bachelors degree level, with power generation plant/process plant experience, to be based from our Stockport office with mainly UK and Irish travel.

We seek:

• a good degree in Mechanical Engineering (or close equivalent field);
• a Chartered Engineer;
• significant project management experience of large complex thermal or process plant projects;
• excellent knowledge of process thermal plant - static and rotating equipment;
• practical experience gained in operation, commissioning or a complex construction role;
• thorough understanding of all relevant UK engineering standards;
• familiarity with health and safety and process safety principles;
• practical experience of consultancy processes; production of professional reports, P&ID's, engineering software/models, client and contractor liaison.
• strong analytical and communication skills;
• full right to work in the UK with no visa restrictions;
• the ability and willingness to work from our south Manchester office and travel both in the UK and occasionally overseas.

What you can expect from us:

• A competitive salary with leading bonus scheme of 20% of salary
• Significant training, development, and career growth opportunities
• EV car leasing scheme
• Private medical & life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Team and company social events
• Milestone scheme celebrating years spent as part of the Fichtner team!