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Lead Engineer
Job summary
A leading renewable energy operator in the UK is looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to manage engineering performance at an Anaerobic Digestion facility. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance activities, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should hold a relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and possess skills in process control systems and maintenance planning. This full-time role offers a salary between £47,000 and £56,000 along with opportunities for professional development.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Strong understanding of process control systems and ability to interpret technical drawings.
- Proven background in maintenance planning and contractor supervision.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all routine and reactive maintenance activities.
- Lead and mentor a team of technicians.
- Manage the site's preventative maintenance strategy.
- Act as the technical authority for plant modifications.
- Maintain compliance with environmental standards.
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Lead Engineer – Anaerobic Digestion
Altera Recruitment Group is representing a leading renewable energy operator seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to take ownership of engineering performance at a high-capacity Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility. This pivotal role oversees plant reliability, statutory compliance, and the optimisation of biogas and energy generation.
- Oversee all routine and reactive maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and control systems, ensuring safe and reliable site operations.
- Lead and mentor a team of technicians while coordinating external contractors and specialist service providers.
- Manage the site’s preventative maintenance strategy, driving continuous improvement and minimising plant downtime.
- Act as the technical authority for equipment upgrades, plant modifications, and commissioning of new systems.
- Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards, including risk assessments, permits to work, and statutory inspections.
- Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent hands‑on experience gained in an industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of process control systems (SCADA/PLC) and the ability to interpret technical drawings.
- Proven background in maintenance planning, breakdown diagnosis, and contractor supervision.
- Competent in the use of maintenance management systems and general IT tools.
- A proactive, analytical, and solution‑focused mindset, with the ability to work independently or as part of a small, dedicated team.
- Competitive salary in the region of circa £47,000–£56,000, dependent on experience.
- Full‑time position based at the site, with a supportive operational team and strong safety culture.
- Regular daytime hours, plus participation in a 1‑in‑4 call‑out rota to support site reliability.
- Professional development opportunities, including training on specialist AD and gas upgrading technology.
- A role with genuine influence, offering long‑term career progression within a growing renewable energy sector.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.