Lead Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower

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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower, London

Client: [Client Name]

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 26.03.2025

Expiry Date: 10.05.2025

Job Description:

Employed by the owner, you will be working from home and an office in London. You will lead the mechanical engineering for a large pumped storage project in the UK, reporting to the Engineering Manager. You will be responsible for the assurance and oversight of the hydro-mechanical/electromechanical design, implementation, operation, and optimisation of the project from inception to operation. The role will focus on the engineering design and delivery of all non-civil hydropower equipment across the reservoirs, intakes/tailraces, and powerhouses.

You will be working within a dynamic and hard-working team with a track record of solid project execution to a high standard. In the long term, you will support the company for other renewable technology projects in their portfolio.

What you will bring to the team:

• Ideally, at least 15 years of experience within hydropower projects.
• Experience in the mechanical design and installation of turbines within hydropower.
• Experience of oversight of at least one project from concept to completion.
• Project management and technical leadership experience.
• Experience preparing tender packages.
• Master's in Mechanical Engineering; higher qualifications are well-regarded.
• Chartership or other professional registration.

What they will offer you:

An above market-related salary paid in GBP with a hybrid working model. Their offer will be above your current salary (within reason). You will be expected to work from the London office a few times a month, where travel will be compensated depending on the distance travelled. Support for your own professional development will also be provided.

More information will be supplied to suitable applicants.