Position: Mechanical Authorising Engineer
Location: Hertfordshire, Sussex, Bristol or Exeter (Covering South of England)
Salary Guide: £75,000 - £85,000 Plus Car/Allowance and Excellent Package
Our client is a Tier 1 Design & Build Contractor operating predominantly in the water industry who have been awarded a programme of work to deliver non-infrastructure water and wastewater projects for throughout the South of England. They are recruiting for a Mechanical Authorising Engineer who will be the senior accountable leader for Mechanical safety governance and technical assurance. You will own the Mechanical Safety Rules and Authorisation Framework, set standards, and ensure robust compliance with statutory requirements and industry codes across all sites. You will lead a team of Mechanical Appointed Persons, providing direction, oversight, and assurance for design, installation, operation, maintenance, and contractor control of mechanical assets.
The role safeguards people, assets, and operations through disciplined risk management, competency-based authorisation and continual improvement.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Supporting the H&S team in matters of mechanical safety.
2. Authorising and administration of the Mechanical Safety Rules, associated procedures, and Permit-to-Work arrangements.
3. Providing professional and technical guidance...