Lead Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for a permanent position in Warrington. This role will involve leading multi-discipline projects in the nuclear sector, ensuring quality in engineering designs, and mentoring engineers. Candidates must have a strong background in mechanical engineering and hold relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Dental Plan Cover

5% Employer Pension Contribution

Death in Service Cover

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Access to benefit portal

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as Lead/Senior/Principal Engineer in multi-discipline projects.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred.
• Ability to develop and present design packages to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Mechanical engineering within projects.
• Ensure quality in engineering designs and check deliverables.
• Mentor a team of engineers and designers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Nuclear Engineering

Leadership

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Technical Communication

Education

BEng or MEng in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant3D

E3D

Caesar II

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Lead Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear)

Location: Warrington -- Hybrid

Job type: Permanent

Our Client an Engineering company are seeking an Lead Mechanical Engineer for a permanent position in Warrington location. This role is placed within Oil & Gas, Nuclear or highly regulated industry.

Role

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for leading the development of Mechanical engineering and design within multi-discipline EPCM or EPC projects and these projects will range from Concept Design to Execution Designs. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager.

There is an initial requirement to support projects within the nuclear sector. You will also have the opportunity to deliver projects working in other sectors (Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities, Chemicals, and Food), small and large projects.

You are responsible for leading and driving quality in engineering designs and projects including the checking and approval of design deliverables and You will lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers.

Experience

• As a Lead Mechanical Engineer you will hold a qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering, preferably to Degree level (BEng or MEng)
• Demonstrable experience (5 years plus) as Lead / Senior / Principal Engineer , in multi-discipline engineering projects
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IMechE or equivalent institute (Preferable)
• Have a working knowledge of general engineering standards and specification (Essential) and nuclear standards and specifications ()
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical engineering and implementing these in design
• Understanding and knowledge of the other disciplines (Civil, Structural, EC&I and Process)
• Experience mechanical specifications, basis of design, scopes of work, calculations, drawings, 3D models, schedules, design risk assessments and directive compliance assessments
• Mechanical design packages including for example, AutoCAD, Plant3D, E3D, Caesar II
• You can develop and effectively present design packages to the client, ensuring it meets the scope of the job
• Able to meet UK security clearance requirements (SC Clearance Preferable)

What’s in it for you?

In return for your dedication and hard work, you will enjoy benefits such as Car allowance, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Dental Plan Cover, 5% Employer Pension Contribution, Death in Service Cover, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Access to benefit portal, and Access to Employee Assistance Programme.

If you feel you have the experience and qualifications to succeed in this role, then please apply using the link.