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Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Vessels

  • Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
  • Permanent
  • Nov 2, 2026

Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Vessels

£75,000 - £85,000 + Share Options + Private Healthcare + Flexible Hours + Excellent Progression

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire (Commutable from Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bristol, Cirencester and Dursley)

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with experience designing high pressure vessels, looking to take technical ownership of exciting projects at the forefront of renewable energy technology?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a pioneering engineering company where you will have a real influence on the development of groundbreaking technology, with excellent autonomy, long term progression and the chance to see your designs brought to life.

This growing engineering company specialises in the design and development of complex industrial equipment. With exciting expansion plans, they're looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to take technical ownership of challenging projects.

In this role, you will take the technical lead on mechanical design, specialising in high pressure vessels and associated equipment. You will carry out SolidWorks design and FEA, approve engineering calculations and work directly alongside fabrication and testing teams to bring innovative designs into reality.

This role would suit a Mechanical Engineer with pressure vessel design experience, looking for a technically challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact within an ambitious, growing business.

The Role:

  • Lead mechanical design of high pressure vessels and specialist equipment
  • SolidWorks, FEA and technical design approval
  • Work directly with fabrication and testing teams
  • Monday to Friday, site based with flexible hours

The Person:

  • Mechanical Engineering background with high pressure vessel design experience
  • Strong understanding of pressure vessel design standards and regulations
  • SolidWorks and FEA experience
  • Commutable to Stonehouse or willing to relocate

Reference Number: BBBH281788

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tilda Hocknell at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH281788_1793623043
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Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

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£70,000 - £85,000 per annum + Training + Porgression + Benefits

Per annum

Permanent

Job Type

Engineering

Discipline

BBBH281788_1793623043

Reference Number

02 Nov 2026

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Matilda Hocknell

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