Lead Mechanical Project Engineer - CCGT Power Stations

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy power company in the UK is seeking a Lead Mechanical Project Engineer to oversee large-scale projects across their fleet. This position offers competitive compensation and flexible location options throughout the UK, aiming to improve plant performance while ensuring high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced Mechanical Project Engineer.
• CCGT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of engineering strategies for CCGT projects.
• Provide oversight for project development stages and ensure safety and performance.
• Support major plant outages planning and execution.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Data Analysis

Safety Management

Job description

Job Description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy power company in UK and Ireland to recruit a Lead Mechanical Project Engineer to work across their fleet in their central engineering team.

The role offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, and can be based anywhere across the UK.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer, ideally with CCGT experience, and looking for work, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Lead Mechanical Project Engineer

• Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will:
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of engineering strategies for large-scale capital and CCGT lifetime extension projects.
• Provide expert mechanical engineering oversight for all stages of project development and execution, including specification, tender evaluation, and commissioning.
• Deliver robust technical support to operational sites, ensuring high standards of safety, reliability, and performance.
• Oversee engineering quality assurance, including works witness testing and progress monitoring of contractors and OEMs.
• Support the planning and execution of major plant outages, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Drive plant performance improvement initiatives across the fleet through data analysis and continuous improvement.