Mechanical Engineer

Randstad Cpe London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for ongoing projects in the UK, particularly focused on railway stations. This role involves mechanical design, team leadership, and a hands-on approach using 3D CAD. Candidates should have experience in the Energy, Rail, or Industrial sectors and be willing to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software.
• Experience in the Energy, Rail, or Industrial industries.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software.
• Deliver innovative engineering solutions within budget and timescales.
• Manage engineering work package elements.
• Formulate prototype designs and produce physical representations.
• Support technical problem investigations with effective solutions.
• Contribute to product manufacturability improvements through design guidance.
• Conduct preliminary structural analyses.
• Support visits and meetings at UK sites and suppliers.

Job description

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer

We are currently looking for a contractor for a long term role (ongoing) to undertake the role of Lead Mechanical Engineer for ongoing projects around the UK. The biggest projects will be working on railway stations for telecoms/electrification, so we would require someone who can be based in the Kings Cross office but is happy to travel around the UK when required.

This role could suit a senior level design engineer looking to take on more responsibility for leading a small team and project work.

Your typical responsibilities as a Senior Mechanical Engineer will include:

• Performing mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software with a “hands on” approach.
• Delivering innovative, optimised engineering solutions against requirements, within budget and timescales.
• Managing own elements of the engineering work package.
• Formulating prototype designs and producing physical representations.
• Providing key support to critical technical problem investigations and delivering effective solutions.
• Contributing towards continual improvement in product manufacturability through effective relationship building and design guidance/liaison with other engineering functions.
• Preliminary (sizing) structural analyses (hand calculations and Creo Simulate).
• Supporting visits and meetings at UK sites and suppliers when required, and making necessary adjustments.

Ideally the right candidate will have experience from any of the following industries: Energy, Rail, Industrial.

Required Qualifications

• None