Head Of Mechanical Engineering

Gold Group; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking a Head of Mechanical Engineering in Plymouth, offering a hybrid work pattern with 2+ days on-site. This permanent role leads a multi-disciplined team, delivering engineering leadership, technical direction, and delivery oversight for both nuclear and non-nuclear assets on site.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, substantial leadership experience in regulated industries, and a strong grasp of mechanical systems and governance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in a highly regulated or safety-critical industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering activities are delivered in accordance with standards, regulatory requirements, and governance processes.
• Support delivery across the full project lifecycle from concept to operating support.
• Review and approve technical documentation for customer submission ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.
• Support configuration management and maintain system records.
• Provide technical oversight to asset lifecycle management and infrastructure upgrades.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure integration.
• Support planning, risk management, and progress reporting for engineering delivery.
• Contribute to governance forums and Authorisation Group meetings.
• Support installation, commissioning, and testing activities as required.

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Title: Head of Mechanical Engineering

Location: Plymouth - Hybrid 2+ days per week on-site

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 depending on experience + benefits

Our client, an established engineering consultancy, require an experienced Head of Mechanical Engineer to join and lead their multi-disciplined team based in Plymouth.

Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals due to security clearance restrictions

Joining an established function of ~80 engineers you will work collaboratively with the Customer and internal engineering teams to provide leadership, technical direction, and delivery oversight across engineering activities supporting nuclear & non-nuclear mechanical and infrastructure assets on site.

What the role of the Head of Mechanical Engineering entails:

• Ensure engineering activities are delivered in accordance with relevant standards, regulatory requirements, and company governance processes.
• Support engineering delivery across the full project lifecycle including concept development, design, implementation, commissioning, and operational support.
• Review and approve technical documentation prior to customer submission, ensuring technical integrity, regulatory compliance, and safety considerations are addressed.
• Support configuration management activities, ensuring engineering documentation, drawings, and system records are maintained and controlled.
• Provide technical oversight to facility modifications, infrastructure upgrades, and asset lifecycle management activities.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders to ensure integration across engineering disciplines.
• Support planning, risk management, and progress reporting activities associated with engineering delivery.
• Contribute to Authorisation Group meetings and other governance forums as required.
• Support installation, commissioning, and testing activities where required to ensure engineering solutions are successfully implemented.

What experience you need to be the successful Head of Mechanical Engineering:

• Degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Previous experience in a relevant / similar Engineering role within a highly regulated or safety-critical industry.
• Demonstrable experience leading engineering teams or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Strong knowledge of several of the following mechanical systems including; HVAC, MEP, building services, process plant, industrial refrigeration, chilled water, cooling systems, boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, compressed air, utilities, facilities engineering and mechanical services.
• Experience delivering engineering solutions across the full asset lifecycle including design, modification, maintenance, and operational support.
• Strong understanding of engineering governance, technical assurance, and configuration management.
• Experience engaging directly with customers and stakeholders in a technical delivery environment.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Mechanical Engineering to progress their career.