Senior Mechanical Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Power Mechanical Engineer to lead optimisation projects across England. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Mechanical Engineering degree and significant experience in the energy sector. Responsibilities include providing expert engineering advice, developing maintenance strategies, and ensuring compliance with PSSR regulations. Excellent communication and analytical skills are a must for this role, which offers a salary of £60k - £65k plus benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience with boilers and auxiliary mechanical plant.
• Strong working knowledge of PSSR regulations.
• Proven experience in delivering engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical asset optimisation projects across England.
• Provide expert mechanical engineering advice.
• Support development of risk-based maintenance strategies.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Problem diagnosis

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant Mechanical Engineering degree or HNC

Job description

Power Mechanical Engineer £60k - £65k plus car bonus pension

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to mechanical asset optimisation projects across England, including supporting planned and unplanned outages.
• Provide expert mechanical engineering advice across heat and power assets, auxiliary plant, and mechanical pipework systems.
• Support the development and delivery of risk-based maintenance strategies and ensure compliance with PSSR and national standards.
• Assist with mechanical and boiler maintenance contract management, including technical input into procurement and contractor performance reviews.
• Define and deliver mechanical engineering solutions to improve asset performance within defined project budgets and objectives.
• Act as a Technical Authority for mechanical asset governance, supporting the update of IMS documents and safety rules.
• Collaborate closely with O&M teams, Design teams, and other teams to foster a culture of Process Safety and continuous improvement.
• Support incident investigations, Panels of Inquiry, and lessons learned exercises across Renewables sites.
• Ensure all work is aligned with financial standards and procurement principles.

What we need from you

• A relevant Mechanical Engineering degree, HNC, or equivalent.
• Significant experience with boilers and auxiliary mechanical plant in the power or heat generation sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of PSSR regulations and SAFed guidance for steam and hot water boilers.
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects and working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to diagnose operational problems, develop innovative solutions, and manage contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce clear reports.
• Business financial awareness and experience managing project budgets.