Lead Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in East Yorkshire is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to manage technical services and lead a growing team. The role involves project scope delivery, technical approvals, and maintaining compliance with engineering standards. Candidates should possess extensive experience in mechanical design, especially in high hazard industries, and hold a relevant degree. This position offers career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 15 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering design.
• 5 years’ experience as a Lead Mechanical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Provision of technical services for Mechanical Engineering projects.
• Leading the Mechanical Engineering team and ensuring compliance.
• Establishing relationships with clients’ engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Education

BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Mechanical Engineer Status

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east yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

OSL Consulting Engineers is the consulting division of Nexos, the only fully integrated and most digitally advanced Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) provider in the UK. A new breed of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) provider that is turning next-gen energy into operational reality, through innovative solutions, partnerships and problem solving.

In our experience, different thinking delivers different and better results, which is why we always challenge the norm and shift expectations. Our commitment to challenge aspects of traditional EPC project delivery allows us to unlock key operational and commercial efficiencies for our customers.

We recognise and celebrate that it is our people who make our company great and as a growing business we are always looking for new talent.

We offer flexibility, empowerment and career development in a progressive and inspiring environment, where you will feel motivated, valued and supported. An environment where bold, free and disruptive thinking is encouraged.

Job Description:

We are looking to recruit a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Lead Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the provision of the technical services from the Mechanical Department, including delivering agreed project scopes; and will also provide direction to the other mechanical engineers and designers in the company. The incumbent would manage a small but growing mechanical team within our expanding business.

Responsibilities:

The Lead Mechanical Engineer shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Provision of technical services relating to the Mechanical Engineering elements of project scopes; with special attention to the design basis, FEED, and EPCm scope preparation and execution, design/safety reviews, specification and procurement of equipment and materials, vendor selection and timely resolution of technical and engineering issues.
• Acting as a technical expert in Mechanical Engineering and the final technical approval authority for the discipline.
• Leading the Mechanical Engineering team, developing design scope and ensuring that all related deliverables are in compliance with the applicable codes, standards, project and company requirements and procedures.
• Coordinating and aligning the Mechanical Engineering interfaces between the project phases.
• Establishing professional working relationships with clients’ engineers and direct partner companies with any technical queries and interpretation of scope, specifications and standards.
• Maintaining an overview of the company’s Mechanical Engineering capability and highlight to the Project Delivery Manager any critical resourcing issues.
• Ensuring that all assigned work is carried out in compliance to the agreed budget and schedule.
• Commitment to and promotion of OSL’s values and ensuring the realisation of company and project health, safety, environmental, quality and ethics, systems, policies and procedures.

Education Required:

• BSc/MSc. or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer Status preferred.

Skills and Experience Required:

• 15 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering design in the oil and gas, petro-chemical, chemical industries and other high hazard industries with proven experience of producing deliverables to budgeted man-hours.
• 5 years’ experience as a Lead Mechanical Engineer on a variety of projects within a reputable engineering consultancy, EPIC contractor or client organisation. Package Engineering experience is of specific interest, whether rotating and/or static equipment.