Senior Mechanical Engineer
Glasgow/ Hybrid working with travel
Permanent, full time

Salary up to £80,000 + bonus & benefits

Closing date: Monday 24th March 2025

Who we are

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll support our business by taking responsibility for managing Mechanical engineering and compliance activity across Hydro sites. You’ll ensure this activity continues to meet or better legislative requirements in terms of health, safety and environmental management. This role also provides authoritative technical advice to our Production and Maintenance teams.

You’ll identify the Mechanical engineering aspects of the long-term plant investment plan for the business and provide guidance in the development of specifications and project technical support. Actively engage with our behavioural safety programme, you’ll carry out safety tours with staff and contractors.

This role covers all plants within Hydro which includes 8 conventional hydro stations (126MW) and a pumped storage station (420MW). The stations are located from Tongland at the Solway Firth to Cruachan that is situated on the banks of Loch Awe approximately 180 miles apart.

On average you’ll be expected to attend one of the sites per week with some office attendance at the Glasgow office for team collaboration. This role also allows for some home working. We don’t offer a car allowance, but mileage will be paid from your home to the site location (excluding the Glasgow office). A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll be degree level qualified in a relevant engineering discipline and ideally be a chartered Engineer (or equivalent) of a relevant institute i.e. IMechE or IET. You’ll have extensive relevant work experience in the Mechanical Engineering industry.

A NEBOSH or IOSH certificate in Health & Safety or equivalent would also be beneficial.

Rewards and benefits

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle:

- Salary up to £80,000
- 15% on-target discretionary group performance-based bonus
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Single cover private medical insurance
- Pension scheme

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

How to apply

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