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Senior Gas Turbine Engineering Consultant

Location: South London (with occasional international travel)

Role Overview



Conduct detailed assessments and failure investigations of turbine components.

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Provide technical advice to improve performance, reliability, and risk management.

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Produce clear, high-quality reports and presentations.

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Visit client sites in the UK and abroad as required.

Requirements

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Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (PhD desirable).

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Strong knowledge of gas/steam turbines and materials.

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Experience in component assessments, failure investigations, and data analysis.

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Excellent written/verbal communication and problem-solving skills.

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Willingness to travel at short notice; driving licence preferred.

Desirable Expertise

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Turbine material behaviour and degradation.

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Life assessments and failure mechanism analysis.

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Project management experience.

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Proficiency with engineering software and MS Office.

Benefits

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Competitive holiday allowance and flexible working.

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Family support and healthcare options.

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Professional development funding (e.g., Chartership, memberships, training).

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Inclusive culture and STEM advocacy support.

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Pension contributions, life assurance, bonus schemes, and more

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