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:
* Oversee and guide the daily activities of the engineering team, including workshop operations.
* Conduct failure analysis, support condition assessments, and contribute to first article inspections (FAIs).
* Drive process improvements and support in safety-critical environments.
* Mentor junior engineers and technicians, ensuring continuous technical development.
What You’ll Need:
* Minimum HNC/HND in a mechanically biased discipline.
* At least 10 years of professional mechanical engineering experience, with 5+ years in team leadership.
* Strong engineering knowledge across sectors like rail, marine, power generation, and oil & gas.
* Hands-on experience with mechanical driveline components (gearboxes, couplings, shafts, etc.) is advantageous.
* Familiarity with CAD tools such as Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, and Teamcenter.
* Solid understanding of BS 8888, ISO 9001:2015, manufacturing, and production processes.
* Commercial awareness and a proactive, hands-on attitude.
Desirable Traits:
* Passion for engineering and mentoring.
* Confident communicator, both technically and conversationally.
* Able to manage multiple projects and lead from the front.
What’s on Offer:
* Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 (depending on experience)
* Bonus Scheme (pro rata for first year)
* 25 days holiday
* Pension: 3% employee / 6% employer
* Private Healthcare & Dental
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* 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