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Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)
Location: Remote (Based in South Africa)
Employment Type: 6 month contract (minimum)

Are you a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to work on world-class projects without leaving South Africa? Join a leading UK-based building services consultancy that's been delivering landmark projects for over 20 years across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East - including one of the largest developments in Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

Our client is a respected name in building engineering design, with a team of just under 100 professionals in the UK - roughly 60% structures and 40% MEP. Their reputation is built on technical excellence, collaboration, and a passion for delivering sustainable, high-quality design solutions.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a key role in the design and coordination of building services systems on large-scale, complex projects. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and internationally, ensuring quality and innovation in every aspect of your work.

Key responsibilities

-Lead the mechanical design of building services systems for major developments.
-Coordinate with structural, electrical, and architectural teams across regions.
-Oversee and review detailed design documentation and reports.
-Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development.
-Engage in design reviews and quality assurance processes.
-Work closely with UK project leads to deliver designs in line with client expectations and timelines.

What you'll bring

-Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
-10+ years' experience in building services design (consultancy background preferred).
-International, or Middle Eastern project experience is a plus.
-Proficiency in design tools such as Revit, IES, or similar.
-Excellent communication and coordination skills.
-Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.

Why join?

-Opportunity to work remotely on globally recognised projects.
-Stable, well-established UK consultancy with a strong project pipeline.
-Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture.

If you're looking to take your building services career global - from the comfort of your home in South Africa - this is the perfect opportunity.

Apply now to join a team shaping some of the most ambitious projects in the world.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Principal Pipeline Engineer

Location: Remote with occasional visits to office for Project Meetings

Position is with a global multi disciplined Engineering solutions provider

Team: Energy Transition Shape the future of low-carbon infrastructure. We're driven by a simple belief: the world we design today should create a cleaner, greener and safer tomorrow. We push boundaries, embrace innovation and collaborate across a global network of experts to deliver solutions that stand the test of time. Join us, and you'll be part of a team that takes pride in its people, its purpose and its impact.

About the Role

We're looking for a Principal Pipeline Engineer to join a growing Energy Transition Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of mechanical and pipeline designs across a wide range of transmission projects, including:

* Natural gas (below and above 7 bar)

* Hydrogen transmission

* Carbon dioxide pipelines

* Wider low-carbon and energy transition infrastructure

You'll work as part of a large multidisciplinary engineering group, contributing to projects from early inception through development, construction, operation and decommissioning. Our team supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, efficient and innovative solutions that exceed expectations. You'll also have opportunities to work on first-of-a-kind technologies, future fuels and carbon capture projects, collaborating with developers, utilities, government bodies, EPC contractors & OEMs

What You'll Be Doing

Typical responsibilities include:
* Developing cost-effective, practical and innovative engineering solutions to complex pipeline challenges
* Working across feasibility studies, concept design, FEED, value engineering and detailed design
* Preparing pipeline and AGI deliverables, including wall thickness calculations and piping specifications
* Undertaking pipeline routing studies, population density assessments and high-pressure pipeline diversions
* Collaborating closely with other engineering disciplines to develop integrated designs
* Supporting the development of layouts and 3D models
* Leading and contributing to proposals, bids and multi-disciplinary project submissions
* Providing technical leadership and guidance across the pipeline and layout discipline

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
* A degree in a relevant engineering discipline
* Chartered Engineer status (or working towards IEng/CEng) with a relevant professional institute
* Strong understanding of IGEM/TD/1, TD/13 and gas network operator addendums
* Experience leading the development of pipeline and AGI engineering deliverables
* Knowledge of national and int'l codes and standards for plant equipment and piping design
* Experience in pipeline and AGI design, including routing and high-pressure systems
* Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to 3D plant models
* Strong understanding of the design process, scope development and engineering calculations
* Experience troubleshooting operational and integrity issues
* Proficiency with Autodesk tools including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks and BIM360
* Strong MS Office skills for producing technical reports, specifications, schedules and calculations
* Experience working with clients and contractors with diverse technical and commercial objectives
* Experience with ASME Engineering codes would be advantageous

Why Join Us

You'll be part of a team at the forefront of the UK's energy transition, working on projects that will define the future of low-carbon infrastructure. You'll have the freedom to innovate, the support to grow and the opportunity to influence major national and international projects.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Trevor Parsons, call today on 0207 422 7377 or email [email protected] Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Low Carbon Location:

Remote with occasional visits to the office project meetings

Team: Energy Transition Shape the future of low-carbon energy.

We're looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our client's growing Energy Transition Team and play a leading role in delivering the next generation of low- and zero-carbon energy projects. If you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and want to influence the UK's transition to cleaner energy, this is a role where your impact will be felt for decades.

About the Role

As a senior member of a multidisciplinary engineering group, you will lead the development of mechanical designs across a diverse portfolio of energy projects - from early-stage concept work through to construction, operation and eventual decommissioning.

The work spans:
*Conventional power generation
*Energy-from-waste facilities
*Industrial energy systems
*Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)
*Future fuels and first-of-a-kind low-carbon technologies

You'll collaborate with private developers, utilities, government bodies, lenders, EPC contractors and OEMs to deliver safe, efficient and innovative engineering solutions.

What You'll Be Doing
*Developing cost-effective, practical mechanical engineering solutions to complex problems
*Working across all project stages: Feasibility, Concept, FEED, Value Engineering and Detailed Design
*Producing mechanical deliverables including calculations, equipment specifications and datasheets for turbines, compressors, pumps, pressure vessels and heat exchangers
*Collaborating with process engineers on PFDs and P&IDs
*Supporting plant layout development and 3D model reviews
*Working with equipment vendors and evaluating technical proposals
*Providing engineering advice on plant integrity issues for operational assets
*Contributing to mechanical discipline bids and wider multi-disciplinary proposals

What We're Looking For
*Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
*Chartered Engineer (or working towards IEng/CEng) with a relevant professional institute
*Post-graduate experience in Power Generation or Oil & Gas
*Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards for plant equipment and piping design
*Experience in pressure vessel and piping design, including stress analysis
*Familiarity with plant 3D modelling, working alongside designers and pipe stress engineers
*Proficiency in MS Excel for schedules/datasheets and MathCAD for engineering calculations
*Experience with operational thermal plant, troubleshooting and integrity assessments
*Knowledge of gas turbine systems reciprocating engine experience is an advantage
*Experience with OEMs, EPC contractors or similar organisations O&M experience highly desirable

You'll be part of a team at the forefront of the energy transition, working on projects that push the boundaries of engineering innovation. We offer flexible working locations, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to influence major low-carbon infrastructure across the UK and beyond.

Rate is available as Umbrella LTD or PAYE

Your expert recruitment consultant is Trevor Parsons, call today on 0207 422 7377 or email [email protected] Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.