Senior Mechanical Engineer

WGM Engineering Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Pension 6%

Life cover 3x salary

Salary sacrifice options

Flexible benefits

Remote/hybrid options

Maternity/Paternity leave

Sick pay

Job summary

WGM Engineering Ltd, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the E&M Services team on permanent basis. The role is site based across the Central Belt of Scotland, delivering critical infrastructure projects with a hands-on, safety-focused leadership style from Scotland’s engineering hub.

You will coordinate field resources, drive productivity, and ensure safe, on-time delivery to high standards. A company van and fuel card are provided to support on-site operations.

Qualifications

• Qualification in mechanical engineering or related discipline at degree level or equivalent, supported by substantial industry experience.
• Experience in senior field-engineering, maintenance-supervision or equivalent leadership role.
• Experience leading and coordinating field-based engineering, maintenance, installation or service delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership across WGM’s MEICA teams with safety and quality focus.
• Coach and develop Chargehands, Field Engineers, technicians and subcontractors.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning ensuring RAMS, permits and standards.
• Plan and coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials and resources to deliver programmes.
• Build relationships with clients and internal teams to manage risks and report progress.

Skills

Senior field leadership

Coordinate field teams

Labour & subcontractor planning

RAMS & HSEQ compliance

Client relationship management

Project delivery

Education

HNC/HND/degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Job description

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The Vacancy

Long-term work. Real ownership. Projects you can see the impact of.

About The Role

WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) Services team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role will be site based across the Central Belt of Scotland.

WGM Engineering is experiencing significant growth across the UK delivering critical infrastructure projects across the water, utilities and infrastructure sectors. As part of RSK Group, we combine the scale and support of a wider group with the practical, hands on approach of a specialist engineering delivery business.

Our teams work with major clients across regulated environments, supporting safe, sustainable and high-quality project delivery. We are focused on building long-term capability, strengthening our teams and creating opportunities for people to build meaningful careers.

As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the safe, efficient and high quality delivery of WGM’s mechanical field teams across water, utilities and essential infrastructure projects. You will provide visible day-to-day leadership to engineers, technicians, subcontractors and site teams, ensuring planned and reactive works are properly resourced, clearly communicated and delivered safely, on time and to the required technical and quality standards. To support you in the role, you’ll be provided with a company van and fuel card

Working closely with project and operational teams, you will coordinate field resources, drive productivity and performance, and ensure teams have the information and support needed to deliver right-first-time outcomes. The role combines operational leadership, technical support and delivery coordination, requiring a confident site-based leader who can resolve challenges, manage performance, support commissioning and maintenance activities, and maintain strong HSEQ and customer standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide visible day-to-day leadership across WGM’s mechanical, electrical and MEICA teams, setting clear expectations for safety, productivity, quality, performance and customer service.
• Lead, coach and develop Chargehands, Field Engineers, technicians and subcontractors, supporting competence, performance, accountability and succession planning.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, repair, testing and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with WGM procedures, RAMS, permits, technical standards and HSEQ requirements.
• Plan and coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials, plant and technical resources, working with project and planning teams to deliver programmes, milestones and priorities effectively.
• Build strong relationships with clients and operational teams, identify and resolve site constraints, manage delivery risks and provide clear reporting on progress, resources, quality and performance.

What You’ll Bring

• A recognised qualification in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline at HNC, HND or degree level, or an equivalent vocational qualification supported by substantial relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience working in a senior field-engineering, maintenance-supervision, engineering-supervision or comparable operational leadership role.
• Experience leading and coordinating field-based engineering, maintenance, installation or service-delivery teams, and managing employee performance
• Experience allocating and coordinating labour, subcontractors, plant, materials, equipment and workload across multiple work fronts.
• Confidence working with Project Managers, Project Engineers, planners and support functions to coordinate field delivery.
• The ability to monitor operational performance against programmes, service levels, compliance periods, workstream objectives or KPIs.
• Experience working within health, safety, environmental and quality requirements, including RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.

Salary And Benefits

We are offering a salary up to £50,000. Salary offered will be aligned to skills and experience demonstrated for this role.

At WGM, We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Designed To Support Our People Both Inside And Outside Of Work. This Includes:

• 32 days’ holiday, increasing to 36 days based on length of service
• Pension scheme, with WGM contributing 6%
• Life assurance scheme that pays 3 x salary
• Salary sacrifice options, including electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase and cycle to work schemes
• Flexible benefits programme, including health cash plan and discounted gym membership
• Remote and hybrid working options, subject to role requirements
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company sick pay, available after a qualifying period
• Employee discount programme

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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WGM and RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than PSL agencies.

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?