Senior Mechanical Authority & Asset Integrity Leader

NES Group Ltd; Durham; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Group Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Technical Authority to provide site-wide engineering leadership, governance and asset integrity assurance at our Teesside-based operation.

You will own mechanical standards, lead integrity across pressure systems and equipment, and guide MOC, CAPEX, and contractor activities while supporting COMAH, PSSR and safety-critical programmes. A senior SME role offering mentorship and strategic oversight across the site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• CEng or aiming for Chartered status is preferred.
• 10+ years in chemical, petrochemical or high-hazard environments.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical engineering standards, spec and assurance.
• Lead mechanical integrity across pressure systems and rotating equipment.
• Oversee asset integrity, RBI and corrosion programmes.
• Provide input into MOC, CAPEX, projects and contractor activities.
• Support COMAH, PSSR and related engineering standards.
• Lead technical investigations and root cause analysis.
• Act as senior mechanical SME, mentoring across the site.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical governance

Root cause analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

CEng or working towards Chartered status

Job description

NES Group Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Technical Authority to provide site-wide engineering leadership, governance and asset integrity assurance at our Teesside-based operation.

You will own mechanical standards, lead integrity across pressure systems and equipment, and guide MOC, CAPEX, and contractor activities while supporting COMAH, PSSR and safety-critical programmes. A senior SME role offering mentorship and strategic oversight across the site.