Lead Mechanical Engineer

PWE Recruitment Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Offshore project experience

Collaborative engineering team

Challenging technical leadership

24 hours per week project support

Job summary

PWE Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead the FEED mechanical scope for a major offshore gas platform. You will provide technical direction, oversee design deliverables, and ensure safe, compliant, cost-effective solutions across the project.

The role requires degree-qualified mechanical engineering, proven offshore oil and gas FEED/detailed design backgrounds, and strong leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified mechanical engineer.
• Experience leading offshore oil and gas projects.
• Strong FEED and detailed design background.
• Knowledge of offshore mechanical systems and equipment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities throughout FEED.
• Manage mechanical design deliverables and technical reviews.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support safety studies and design assurance activities.
• Interface with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and project requirements.

Skills

FEED experience

Offshore O&G

Leadership

Communication skills

Mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering the FEED phase of a major offshore gas platform development.

You will lead the mechanical engineering scope, providing technical direction and oversight across the design of a new offshore facility, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities throughout FEED.
• Manage mechanical design deliverables and technical reviews.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support safety studies and design assurance activities.
• Interface with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and project requirements.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience leading offshore oil & gas projects.
• Strong FEED and detailed design background.
• Knowledge of offshore mechanical systems and equipment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a significant offshore energy development.
• Challenging and varied technical leadership role.
• Collaborative project environment with a high-performing engineering team.
• This role is supporting the project 24 hours per week.

This role would suit a motivated engineering professional looking to play a key role in the successful delivery of a major offshore project