Description:
Finch Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its dynamic Asset Management team, delivering expert machinery consultancy services across multiple sectors, including food & drink, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture. In this role, you will provide specialist advice on PUWER compliance, UKCA/CE Marking, and general machinery safety assessments. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, business-minded engineer to help grow Finch’s client base and service offerings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct PUWER inspections on both new and existing machinery at client sites.
- Perform design reviews and assess conformity to design standards.
- Review technical documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
- Prepare client proposals and manage projects through the full project lifecycle.
- Manage your own workload and projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
- Carry out compliance assessments on mechanical equipment, machinery, and process systems.
- Keep up to date with regulations and translate them into practical advice for clients.
- Support expert witness work, advising on mechanical engineering matters, including personal injury cases and commercial claims.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
- Chartered status (or actively working towards Chartership).
- Minimum 10 years of industrial experience in relevant fields.
- Expertise in conducting safety evaluations for machinery and equipment.
- Strong ability to identify and implement business opportunities.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience conducting safety assessments for mechanical machinery.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working in high-risk environments, with proven risk assessment capabilities.
Benefits:
- Private Healthcare, ensuring comprehensive medical coverage.
- Eye care vouchers for discounted optical services.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support.
- 4x Death in Service benefit for financial security.
- Performance Bonuses linked to both company success and individual contributions.
- 5% Pension Contribution as standard.
- Structured 6-month onboarding programme with buddy and mentor support.
- Regular progress reviews to support career growth.
- Fully funded professional subscriptions.
- Flexible working — as long as client work is delivered to Finch’s high standards, you can choose where and when you work.
About Finch Consulting:
Finch is an award-winning risk management consultancy known for its pragmatic, innovative, and application-focused approach. Finch operates as a flexible, community-driven organisation, where every team member is treated as an individual while contributing to collective success. Finch serves a broad range of clients, from small businesses to global operators, across multiple high-risk sectors.