Mechanical/Lead Mechanical Engineer

Austin Fraser; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team in the water sector. This role focuses on providing technical direction and leadership to ensure innovative and sustainable project outcomes during the ambitious AMP 8 period. With a commitment to excellence, the company empowers its engineers to drive change and set global benchmarks. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance the environment while fostering your professional growth. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
• Proven experience in the water sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior engineers while ensuring project delivery meets standards.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and embrace digital technologies.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Sustainability Initiatives

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

My Client is recruiting for a Mechanical/Lead Mechanical Engineer in the Water Sector.

We are looking to strengthen our engineering team with a Lead/Mechanical Engineer based at our Peterborough office with hybrid working available.

We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP 8. This will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we've ever delivered before. We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We're looking to build on our existing teams with an environment for career progression.

With such an exciting portfolio of projects planned for AMP8 to keep the water flowing across the region, our ability to manage our work and outperform against our customer's expectations will come under greater scrutiny. We need aspiring driven talent to help us achieve our ambitious targets. Are you ready to join us as we prepare to deliver the most creative and innovative AMP we have ever seen?

We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in engineering and are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to help us deliver the most exciting and innovative AMP we have ever seen.

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical direction to our mechanical engineering team, focusing on water or water recycling non-infrastructure projects. Your expertise will ensure that designs are not only compliant with legislation and standards but also optimized for efficiency and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
2. Champion innovative approaches and digital technologies to enhance project outcomes.
3. Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering their development within the mechanical team.

Role Accountabilities:

Engineering Leadership:

1. Report regularly to the Principal Engineer and collaborate closely with project stakeholders.
2. Review design deliverables for quality, safety, and compliance with standards, providing guidance to junior team members.
3. Contribute to construction design management and commissioning strategies.
4. Drive sustainability initiatives and explore modular construction solutions.

Health & Safety:

1. Ensure designs adhere to statutory and industry standards, including health and safety regulations.
2. Offer alternative solutions to enhance health and safety compliance and minimize whole-life costs.
3. Manage knowledge sharing and contribute to lessons learned initiatives.

Transformation:

1. Embrace digital technologies to enhance project efficiency and accuracy.
2. Support efforts to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable construction practices.
3. Mentor team members and provide technical guidance to foster continuous improvement.

Delivery:

1. Give guidance and direction to ensure the project designs are affordable, delivered on time, sustainable, and meet Client's project obligations.

Experience and Qualifications:

1. A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
2. Proven experience in mechanical engineering directly in the water sector.
3. Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers and in-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
4. Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools is essential, as are excellent communication and collaboration skills.
5. Ideally chartered or working towards Chartership.