Senior Mechanical Engineer
WSP Group · Perth, Scotland ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 20 Oct 2026.
Overview
In this role you will drive multidisciplinary mechanical engineering for Tier 1 mining projects, spanning studies to commissioning. You’ll lead sustainable capital and brownfield work within a global Mining & Metals team, delivering practical, fit-for-purpose outcomes. You’ll mentor developing engineers and collaborate with process, civil, structural, electrical and delivery specialists to shape safe, high‑quality solutions. This is a chance to impact major mining assets and grow within a supportive, global network.
Pay / Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities to lead projects
- Mentoring developing engineers
- Access to technical specialists
- Career pathways and professional development
- Global network opportunities
Responsibilities
- Deliver mechanical engineering packages across studies, design and project execution phases
- Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise on multidisciplinary mining and processing projects
- Develop engineering deliverables including reports, specifications, calculations and technical documentation
- Collaborate with process, civil, structural, electrical and project delivery teams for integrated solutions
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver fit-for-purpose outcomes
- Support project planning, risk management, cost estimation and engineering governance
- Contribute to brownfield and sustaining capital project delivery within operating mining environments
- Mentor and support developing engineers and contribute to engineering culture
Key requirements
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 8+ years experience within mining, mineral processing or industrial projects
- Strong consulting experience across studies, detailed design and project delivery
- Experience delivering sustaining capital projects
- Knowledge of pipelines, pumping systems, slurry handling and process plant infrastructure
- Exposure to materials handling systems, process equipment and piping design
- Strong understanding of procurement, vendor management and construction support activities
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Chartered status or progress toward Chartership (highly regarded)
- Stakeholder engagement
- Clear communication
- Mentoring and coaching
- Pipelines and pumping systems
- Slurry handling and process plant infrastructure
- Materials handling systems and process equipment
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