Lead Mechanical Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Cramlington is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive projects across the energy sector. You will lead mechanical design from concept to completion, providing technical leadership and client support. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and significant experience in the onshore energy sector. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and a pension plan.

Benefits

Pension 5% and 3%

Healthcare (personal & discounted for family members)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Long service award; one day's extra leave for every 5 years' service, up to 5 days

Life assurance at 3 times salary

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the onshore energy sector, ideally across petrochemical, waste-to-energy, or renewables.
• Strong working knowledge of industry codes and mechanical analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across concept, basic, and detailed engineering phases.
• Provide client-facing consultancy on equipment selection and design.
• Identify opportunities for design improvement and innovation.

Skills

Mechanical design expertise

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Energy Sector, Cramlington | Full-time | Permanent.

Join a market-leading engineering team driving projects across petrochemical, waste-to-energy, and renewables. We are recruiting a Lead Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of design and delivery, working on high-impact energy infrastructure from concept to completion. You will be the go-to expert for mechanical design, providing technical leadership, client support, and direction to multi-discipline engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across concept, basic, and detailed engineering phases.
• Review and approve specs, data sheets, vendor drawings, and technical deliverables.
• Provide client-facing consultancy on equipment selection and design.
• Ensure QA and compliance with all relevant standards and procedures.
• Support internal teams and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Identify opportunities for design improvement, innovation, and cost optimisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in the onshore energy sector, ideally across petrochemical, waste-to-energy (WtE), or renewables.
• Strong working knowledge of industry codes and mechanical analysis techniques.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Pension 5% and 3%
• Healthcare (personal & discounted for family members)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Long service award; one day's extra leave for every 5 years' service, up to 5 days.
• Life assurance at 3 times salary

Working Hours

40 hours per week, 8:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday, Friday 8:30 - 13:30, early finish on Fridays. Five days in the office with a flexible working policy.