Senior Mechanical Engineer

iO Associates; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in delivering complex projects in Leicester. This hybrid role involves leading engineering teams, managing client relations, and ensuring technical compliance. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a relevant background in engineering, offering significant career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to private digital GP and health checks

Professional fees paid

Employee share scheme

Flexible leave trading options

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant demonstrable experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in a multi-discipline engineering team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver mechanical engineering tasks.
• Manage client relationships and technical approvals.
• Ensure compliance with engineering procedures and standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to identify and manage technical risks

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Minimum HNC/HND in Mechanical or General Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Leicester + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full Time / Permanent

The Role
We're seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team based in Leicester. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering engineering and technical activities across a range of exciting and complex projects.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll manage the delivery of engineering outputs using your process knowledge and technical expertise, while supporting project and client relationships.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:

• Leading and delivering mechanical engineering tasks as part of multi-disciplinary teams

• Supporting the effective management of client relationships

• Ensuring the correct application of engineering procedures, codes and standards

• Contributing to project safety assessments and risk management

• Producing, reviewing and approving technical deliverables including calculations, reports, drawings and models

This is a hybrid role, offering 3 days in the Leicester office and 2 days working from home.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working collaboratively in multi-discipline engineering teams

• Ability to work across a range of project types and levels of complexity

• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with clients and stakeholders

• Ability to identify and manage technical risks

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum HNC/HND in Mechanical or General Engineering (or equivalent experience)

• Significant demonstrable experience in a relevant engineering discipline

• Nuclear experience is not required - we welcome applicants from a wide range of industries

Additional Information:

• Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Check (SC) clearance

• Full-time role: 37 hours per week

• Opportunities for career growth and development

Benefits Include:

• Generous holiday allowance

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

• Access to private digital GP, health checks, and wellbeing support

• Professional fees paid

• Employee share scheme and retail discount portal

• Flexible leave trading options and volunteering leave

• Career progression opportunities within a leading engineering group

If you're an experienced mechanical engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our Leicester team and help build a safer, more secure future.