Lead Mechanical Engineer

Technical Staffing Resources; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month contract in Leatherhead, Surrey. The role involves leading engineering teams on large-scale projects, requiring strong competencies in mechanical systems and project delivery. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership experience and be highly skilled in communication and planning. Competitive hourly pay and office work are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate

Office working - 4 days per week

Outside IR35 work engagement

Qualifications

• Experience leading mechanical teams for large scale onshore projects.
• Demonstrable knowledge of static, machinery, and packaged mechanical equipment.
• Successful experience in project delivery across multiple work centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of engineers on a project.
• Plan, budget, and control an extensive engineering project.
• Manage deadlines, schedules, and resources.

Skills

Leading mechanical teams

Written and spoken communication

Interpersonal skills

Working with major mechanical equipment types

Knowledge of industry standards for oil and gas equipment

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Technical Staffing Resources (TSR) are the in-house agency and master vendor for KBR who are a leading global engineering, construction, and services company.

KBR supports the hydrocarbon and government services markets on six continents. Serving their customers through diverse business units, KBR offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects.

Opportunity

We are looking to recruit a Lead Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month contract, based in Leatherhead, Surrey.

On Offer

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Outside IR35 work engagement
• Office working - 4 days per week

NB. We can only consider candidates with the right to live and work in the UK.

Purpose of the Role

To lead a group of engineers on a project. Plan, budget, organise, and control an important segment of a very extensive and highly diversified engineering project. Responsible for a measurable asset such as an assigned staff and man-hour budget.

Core Responsibilities / Skills / Experience

• The required competency and skills would typically have been built up working for a consultant engineering company, or end user company.
• Ideal candidates will have demonstrable, recent and successful experience of leading mechanical teams for large scale onshore projects with a project portfolio ranging from FEED to Detailed Design.
• Specialist and detailed knowledge of the major mechanical equipment types, to include static, machinery and packaged equipment,
• Working knowledge of major industry standards for oil and gas equipment.
• At this level, provide essential technical leadership to our clients and project teams, requiring the management of deadlines, schedules and resources.
• Job success will depend on interpersonal skills and the effective interaction with others.
• Be highly competent in written and spoken communication and using standard MS office software.
• Experience working as a lead on an Aramco FEED.
• Experience leading project delivery across multiple work centers.

Contact

If the above opportunity describes you, then I would love to speak with you, get in touch - 01372 862020 / [e-mail].