Lead Mechanical Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business in the UK is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to oversee all mechanical and piping engineering activities. The successful candidate will provide technical direction, lead a team and ensure compliance with standards while managing complex projects in the onshore energy sector, including petrochemical and renewable energy fields. An ideal candidate will have substantial experience in engineering leadership and a relevant degree. This is a permanent full-time role with career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, Chartered Engineer status desirable.
• Extensive experience within the onshore energy sector, including petrochemical, waste-to-energy or renewables.
• Proven ability to develop concepts through to detailed design review and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all mechanical and piping engineering activities in line with QA systems.
• Provide technical direction, consultancy and decision-making across concept and design phases.
• Supervise, mentor and allocate work to mechanical and piping engineers, supporting staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

Piping engineering

Technical direction

Project management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Full-time & Permanent

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to work for a leading engineering business operating across the onshore energy sector. This role will support the delivery of complex petrochemical, waste‑to‑energy and renewable energy projects with additional team management responsibilities.

The successful Lead Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in leading a team and overseeing all mechanical and piping engineering activities across the project lifecycle, from concept through to delivery. The ideal candidate will act as the focal point for mechanical engineering and ideally have experience/knowledge of piping engineering within this sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all mechanical and piping engineering activities in line with QA systems, client procedures and industry codes.
• Provide technical direction, consultancy and decision‑making across concept, FEED and detailed design phases.
• Review and approve specifications, data sheets, requisitions, drawings and vendor documentation.
• Ensure technical accuracy, integrity and compliance of all mechanical and piping deliverables.
• Coordinate with project, engineering and client teams to ensure timely and cost‑effective delivery.
• Supervise, mentor and allocate work to mechanical and piping engineers, supporting staff development.

Key Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (Chartered Engineer status desirable).
• Extensive experience within the onshore energy sector, including petrochemical, waste‑to‑energy or renewables.
• Proven ability to develop concepts through to detailed design review and execution.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a supervisory or lead engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of relevant mechanical and piping codes, standards and analytical techniques.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and deliver under tight project timescales.

If you are an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer, or a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience/knowledge of piping engineering and looking to take the next step in your career, please submit your CV online or contact Eleanor Buckley at Jackson Hogg to register your interest and learn more about this exciting opportunity.