Lead Engineer

Primaire Consulting Ltd; Coleford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Primaire Consulting Ltd in Coleford seeks an experienced Lead Engineer (Mechanical) to own design packages from concept to release and act as a design authority. You will provide engineering expertise across the business and support right-first-time delivery.

The role requires strong CAD skills (2D/3D), experience with SAP/ERP, and registration towards IEng/CEng or equivalent. A driving licence and willingness to travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering mechanical engineering designs in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take technical ownership and provide leadership.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD systems (AutoCAD, Creo).
• Working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards registration.
• Experience acting as a technical authority with design review/approval.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical engineering designs, calculations and documentation per customer specs and standards.
• Own design packages from concept through to release and support manufacture.
• Apply risk management and safety considerations to ensure compliant solutions.
• Provide engineering data to support quality and right-first-time practices.
• Offer technical support to Sales, Operations and other departments.
• Resolve technical issues and advise colleagues across the business.
• Attend meetings to support projects, problem solving and objectives.
• Act as design authority and escalate high-risk decisions as needed.
• Contribute to departmental KPIs and support Engineering Management.

Skills

Technical ownership

2D/3D CAD

ERP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering

IEng or CEng status or working towards registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

SAP

Job description

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Coleford for an experienced Lead Engineer (Mechanical) to join their Engineering team.

This is a great opportunity for a technically strong mechanical engineer to take ownership of design packages from concept through to release, act as design authority on assigned projects, and provide engineering expertise across the business.

About the Role

As Lead Engineer, you’ll deliver high-quality mechanical engineering designs and technical data that meet customer requirements, industry standards, and all environmental, legal, and safety obligations. You’ll be a key technical point of contact, supporting right-first-time delivery, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical engineering designs, calculations, and technical documentation in line with customer specifications, company procedures, and applicable standards
• Take ownership of assigned design packages from concept through to release, supporting manufacture along the way
• Apply effective technical risk management, including Health & Safety considerations, to ensure safe, compliant engineering solutions
• Provide accurate, complete engineering data to support quality and right-first-time practices
• Offer technical engineering support to Sales, Operations, and other departments as required
• Resolve technical issues and provide engineering guidance to colleagues across the wider business
• Attend internal and external meetings to support projects, problem-solving, and business objectives
• Act as design authority for assigned projects, exercising judgement on complex engineering problems and escalating high-risk or out-of-scope decisions as appropriate
• Contribute to departmental KPIs and support the wider Engineering Management Team

What We’re Looking For

• BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Proven experience delivering mechanical engineering designs in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to take technical ownership of complex engineering work and provide technical leadership
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD systems (e.g. AutoCAD, Creo)
• Working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system
• Strong understanding of relevant engineering standards, legislation, and safety requirements
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards professional registration
• Experience acting as a technical authority, including design review and approval
• Experience supporting customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams on technical matters

You’ll also bring strong attention to detail, a proactive and continuous-improvement mindset, the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and effective written and verbal communication skills. A full driving licence is required, along with a willingness to travel occasionally as needed.