Lead Mechanical Engineer Power / Renewables / Refinery / COMAH

Kintec Global Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead projects in power and refinery settings. Responsibilities include optimizing mechanical assets, providing engineering advice, and ensuring compliance with PSSR regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering degree and significant experience in the power sector. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this role, which includes a competitive salary and additional benefits.

Benefits

Car bonus

Pension

Qualifications

• Relevant Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience with boilers in power or heat generation.
• Strong knowledge of PSSR regulations for steam and hot water boilers.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical asset optimisation projects across England.
• Provide expert mechanical engineering advice on heat and power assets.
• Support development of risk-based maintenance strategies.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Project management

PSSR regulations knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree, HNC, or equivalent

Job description

Power / Refinery / COMAH Mechanical Engineer £73k plus car bonus pension

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to mechanical asset optimisation projects across England, including supporting planned and unplanned outages.
• Provide expert mechanical engineering advice across heat and power assets, auxiliary plant, and mechanical pipework systems.
• Support the development and delivery of risk‑based maintenance strategies and ensure compliance with PSSR and national standards.
• Assist with mechanical and boiler maintenance contract management, including technical input into procurement and contractor performance reviews.
• Define and deliver mechanical engineering solutions to improve asset performance within defined project budgets and objectives.
• Act as a Technical Authority for mechanical asset governance, supporting the update of IMS documents and safety rules.
• Collaborate closely with O&M teams, Design teams, and other teams to foster a culture of Process Safety and continuous improvement.
• Support incident investigations, Panels of Inquiry, and lessons learned exercises across Renewables sites.
• Ensure all work is aligned with financial standards and procurement principles.

What we need from you

• A relevant Mechanical Engineering degree, HNC, or equivalent.
• Significant experience with boilers and auxiliary mechanical plant in the power or heat generation sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of PSSR regulations and guidance for steam and hot water boilers.
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects and working within multi-disciplinary teams.Ability to diagnose operational problems, develop innovative solutions, and manage contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce clear reports.
• Business financial awareness and experience managing project budgets.