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