Senior Mechanical Engineer

Platform Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering organization is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead teams and deliver engineering excellence. This full-time, site-based role offers the chance to balance hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities, making a significant impact across various sectors such as rail, marine, and power generation. The successful candidate will mentor junior staff while driving process improvements and ensuring safety in critical environments. With a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to enhance their career in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

25 Days Holiday

Private Healthcare

Dental Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with 5+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge in sectors like rail, marine, and oil & gas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of the engineering team and workshop operations.
• Conduct failure analysis and support condition assessments.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mechanical Engineering

Failure Analysis

Process Improvement

Mentoring

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

Autodesk Inventor

Teamcenter

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Leadership Role | South London | £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for leading teams, delivering engineering excellence, and solving complex mechanical problems? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation based in London, offering long-term career progression, hands-on involvement, and technical leadership.

This site-based, full-time permanent role is ideal for a technically skilled engineer who enjoys balancing hands-on engineering with leadership, team development, and quality assurance.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Oversee and guide the daily activities of the engineering team, including workshop operations.
2. Conduct failure analysis, support condition assessments, and contribute to first article inspections (FAIs).
3. Drive process improvements and support in safety-critical environments.
4. Mentor junior engineers and technicians, ensuring continuous technical development.

What You'll Need:

1. Minimum HNC/HND in a mechanically biased discipline.
2. At least 10 years of professional mechanical engineering experience, with 5+ years in team leadership.
3. Strong engineering knowledge across sectors like rail, marine, power generation, and oil & gas.
4. Hands-on experience with mechanical driveline components (gearboxes, couplings, shafts, etc.) is advantageous.
5. Familiarity with CAD tools such as Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, and Teamcenter.
6. Solid understanding of BS 8888, ISO 9001:2015, manufacturing, and production processes.
7. Commercial awareness and a proactive, hands-on attitude.

Desirable Traits:

1. Passion for engineering and mentoring.
2. Confident communicator, both technically and conversationally.
3. Able to manage multiple projects and lead from the front.

What's on Offer:

1. Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)
2. Bonus Scheme (pro rata for first year)
3. 25 days holiday
4. Pension: 3% employee / 6% employer
5. Private Healthcare & Dental
6. Life Assurance
7. Cycle to Work Scheme
8. Flexible Hours: 36.5-hour work week (Mon-Fri)

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to step into a leadership position, influence engineering standards, and work on high-impact projects across diverse industries.

Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.