Senior Mechanical Engineer

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Here at AMP, we are committed to supporting the energy transition by funding, developing, and delivering flexible energy solutions and helping businesses decarbonise.

Our mission is to create a smarter energy future. We are relentless in our focus on tackling the central challenge of our age – the energy transition.

The size and scale of the challenge means we must continually grow our team, bring in new ideas and new approaches and be ready to push the boundaries. At every level, we are looking for bold, ambitious, bright, and collaborative people that share our commitment to making a difference. We have a new opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Project Development team.

This is a mechanical/steam/water focused engineering role which will provide specialist expertise for new project development and existing plant operations.

Reporting to the Principal Engineer, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide engineering advice and guidance as part of the design, construction, and commissioning of AMPs Industrial Heat projects that include biomass boilers, HV & LV electric boilers, green hydrogen generation & thermal storage systems. The role will include pro-active optimisation and management of operational improvements to AMP’s industrial hot-water and steam generating biomass boiler plants and other low-carbon heat generating assets.

Interested? If you are results oriented with a keen interest in developing knowledge and implementing improvements to drive efficiency – AMP can offer you the challenge and opportunity you’re looking for.

The role will involve:

Providing mechanical engineering design and technical guidance across our projects, throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility studies through to detailed design and installation support

Leading on the design of modifications to existing plant in collaboration with the Principal Engineer

Undertaking design investigations and prepare reports for internal and external use

Supporting the Operations & Maintenance Team with providing design information

Providing engineering technical guidance and support to the Operations & Maintenance teams

When required, be the responsible internal technical authority, providing expertise to our customers on industrial low- & high-temperature hot water and steam boilers and ancillary system, including water treatment and compressed air plants

Partnering with operational stakeholders to perform operational root cause analysis, troubleshooting, mitigation, and problem solving of plant issues ensuring a prompt technical response for urgent issues throughout asset lifecycle

Partnering with operational & project development stakeholders and engineering teams, providing both technical and specialist support

Working with the Head of Industrial Biomass and Site Supervisors to reduce down-time, improve performance, cost efficiencies and reliability of the boiler

Supporting the Head of Industrial Biomass in delivery of asset integrity management for all critical equipment categories and assets, to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient biomass boilers and steam generating systems

To be present onsite to support, provide advice and guidance as required during scheduled maintenance, routine investigations, and emergency breakdowns

Supporting boiler annual inspections to drive asset availability

Producing mechanical engineering documents (equipment specifications, schedules, reports and drawings)

Ensuring all relevant Health and Safety policies, procedures, and Standards are considered in engineering guidance and documentation

Supporting the operations with routine maintenance and troubleshooting to improve the reliability and performance of steam generating systems.

Supporting continuous improvement of procedures and processes to drive efficiency and innovation.

Engaging regularly with the Client and stakeholders to build and maintain positive collaborative relationships

What we are looking for:

A strong leader with excellent communication skills who has with the ability to build and manage teams, has high concern for ensuring excellent operational standards and has the following knowledge, skills and experience:

Degree educated in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer Status (Desirable)

Previous experience of biomass boiler and steam generation assets, including solutions, regulations, standards and operating environment influences

Demonstrable experience providing technical guidance for steam, HTHW, LTHW and water treatment systems and sound knowledge of boiler water treatment

Strong understanding of LTHW, steam, HTHW and CHP generating plant and ancillary equipment

A strong decision maker, to be able to assess a situation, problem solve and confidently come up with the best course of action possible

Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and data manipulation to identify system performance, trends and routes to improvement

Knowledge of high, medium and low voltage power supply and distribution systems associated with thermal energy plants.

Ability to prepare project cost estimates for major CAPEX and plant improvement projects, including investment analysis

A strong focus on efficiency with the ability to drive continuous improvement

Excellent communication skills to build good working relationships with teams, contractors and clients

Strong organisational and time management skills to ensure tasks are completed on time and deadlines are met

Ability to develop solutions to complex engineering problems

Highly developed knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory regulations relating to mechanical and electrical plant

Familiarity with SCADA/DCS/BMS controls systems

Experience and understanding of fault finding/root cause analysis

Demonstrable experience of overseeing frontline mechanical and/or electrical maintenance

What will we offer in return?

We’ve built a culture founded on honesty, working hard, and enjoying ourselves.And we have created a workplace where everyone feels more connected, heard, and valued. You’ll receive, ongoing training and development, be encouraged to work towards relevant accreditations and be able to map out a clear journey of progression within your role. Our employee benefits include:

26 days annual leave entitlement plus 8 days for public holidays

Life Insurance

Employer pension contribution

Healthcare Cash Plan

Access to advice, counselling, and support

Access to GP services

Wellbeing tools and resources

Shopping and lifestyle discounts

Discounted gym membership

Additional Information:

Location: Ideally based in the Central Belt of Scotland to enable travel to various sites

Competitive salary to be discussed at interview.

Hours of work: 40 per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am & 6pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch

Contract Type: Permanent

Full, Clean UK Driving Licence

Flexibility is required as there will be frequent travel to AMP sites across the UK including overnight stays

Safer Recruitment

In line with our commitment to safety and integrity, roles at AMP may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment process. We also verify qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK, ensuring a secure and equitable hiring journey.

Equal Opportunities

AMP is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, striving to create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition during the application or onboarding process, please contact us at [email protected]. We’re here to support your journey.