Lead Mechanical Engineer (Peterborough)

National Gas; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy company in the UK is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to provide expertise and support across engineering projects. The role involves regular travel to various sites and a strong focus on engineering excellence and compliance with technical standards. Candidates should hold an HNC/HND in mechanical engineering with a robust background in the field. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible benefit scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience applying relevant policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of design, safety, health, environment, and quality policies.
• Understanding of ISO9001 and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical scope for investment processes.
• Review and approve project technical queries.
• Monitor and support technical compliance throughout projects.

Skills

Strong background in mechanical engineering

Strong interpersonal skills

Proactive and collaborative

Education

HNC/HND in mechanical engineering

Incorporated Engineer

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer

c. £63,000 plus up to 6% bonus and company car

Peterborough

This role requires regular travel to the Peterborough office and other sites across the East region of the UK for 2-3 days per week, with home working in between.

About us

National Gas is securing Britain's energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

As the dedicated mechanical engineering specialist for the East region, you'll provide subject matter expertise, focusing on driving value through defining technical scope, optimizing design, simplifying processes, fostering innovation, and promoting standardisation - all while ensuring compliance with the business plan, technical standards, legislation, and quality requirements.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop technical scope as part of the investment process.
• Review and approve project technical queries and deviations.
• Provide engineering discipline input to process safety assessments, quality and inspection activities, design reviews, and environmental engineering assessments.
• Support cost and programme impact assessments for scope changes on in-flight projects.
• Monitor and support technical compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide 'informed buyer' input for commercial activities including contract documents, project scopes, and tender evaluations.
• Conduct T/PM/G/35 low/medium level assessment (MA/1) activities.
• Challenge and review design and options at key investment milestones.
• Contribute to factory/site inspection, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Support manufacturing and supplier quality assurance.
• Capture lessons learned, best practices, and innovations to improve design efficiency.

About you

You’ll be proactive and collaborative, and thrive in a technical environment. You'll have strong interpersonal skills which will enable you to communicate, negotiate, and influence effectively across all levels of the business and with external stakeholders. You'll be passionate about engineering excellence and committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Key requirements & experience

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering
• Strong background in mechanical engineering
• Incorporated Engineer (with relevant professional institute)
• Experience applying relevant policies, procedures, and resolving technical issues
• Qualifications in auditing, IOSH, NEBOSH, design management, and CDM - desirable
• Knowledge of design, safety, health, environment, and quality policies and procedures - desirable
• Expertise in design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Gas Transmission assets - desirable
• Understanding of ISO9001 and how quality management systems support successful project delivery - desirable
• Familiarity with T/PM/G35 processes including design approval, commissioning, and asset acceptance - desirable
• Understanding of CDM Regulations - desirable
• Full UK driving licence

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Double‑match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
• Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
• Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long‑term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Inclusive, supportive, and forward‑thinking workplace

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.