Lead Rotating Plant Engineer

Astute People; Port Victoria; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Port Victoria is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to manage the rotating equipment at their CCGT Power Station. The role offers a competitive salary range of £58,100 - £87,100, leadership opportunities, and a performance-related bonus. Candidates with mechanical engineering degrees or equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with pumps, turbines, boilers, and HRSG equipment.
• Knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR).
• Practical experience in heavy engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage site’s rotating equipment including gas and steam turbines.
• Lead the Rotating Plant team of technicians and engineers.
• Oversee budget and contract management of strategic suppliers.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Mechanical systems experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Health and Safety qualification (IOSH)

Job description

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company to recruit for a Lead Mechanical Engineer, with a focus on Rotating Plant, to join their Combine Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent.

The role offers a basic salary of £58,100 - £87,100, a performance‑related bonus, and other excellent benefits.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to work for a leading organisation that invests in training and professional development, upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• The management of the site’s rotating equipment which includes the 2 GE 9FA Gas Turbines, D11 Steam Turbine and other rotating plant.
• Leadership of the Rotating Plant team of technicians & engineers.
• Delivery of the outage strategy and management of projects as well as enhancing the planned maintenance strategy.
• Ownership of the budget and contract management of key strategic suppliers.
• Ensuring health, safety & environmental compliance, along with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements.
• Assisting in continuous improvement such as plant developments, modifications, and projects.
• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors.
• Ensuring the availability of plant spares.

Professional qualifications

• Ideally a Degree in a Mechanical Engineering discipline; however, candidates with an HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3, etc., will also be considered.
• A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous but is not a necessity.

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

• Prior experience working with mechanical systems including pumps, turbines, boilers, HRSG equipment, etc.
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation (CCGT, EfW, Biomass), petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill, etc.
• Knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR).
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to lead teams.
• Proven ability in leading a team of engineers & technicians.

Salary and benefits

A starting basic salary of £58,100 - £87,100, a performance‑related bonus, and other excellent benefits.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone; however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.