Jackson Hogg is delighted to be recruiting for a highly experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our client's engineering team based in Cramlington on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Engineering and Construction, you will play a key role in overseeing mechanical design and engineering activities across a range of projects in the energy sector. This is a leadership position that requires both technical expertise and the ability to provide clear direction to multi-discipline teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and oversee mechanical engineering activities, philosophies, and technical studies.
* Review and approve specifications, data sheets, requisitions, and vendor drawings.
* Provide technical consultancy to clients, including equipment selection and design recommendations.
* Ensure all engineering work complies with QA standards and client procedures.
* Undertake performance and witness testing of mechanical equipment on behalf of the company or client.
* Provide expert input across conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering phases.
* Offer technical direction, advice, and control within the mechanical discipline.
* Identify and evaluate new technologies to deliver cost-effective solutions.
* Liaise with clients and internal engineering disciplines to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
* Develop and improve company standards, design methods, and best practices.
* Prepare cost, time, and resource estimates for projects and scope changes.
* Provide accurate progress reporting in line with project requirements.
* Support business initiatives that drive cost reduction and improved productivity.
* Bring deep technical knowledge of mechanical engineering within the onshore energy sector, alongside proven leadership skills and the ability to work autonomously.
Qualifications
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
* Extensive experience in the onshore energy industry, ideally across Petrochemical, Waste-to-Energy, or Renewables projects.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise teams, from conceptual design through to detailed engineering review.
* Strong knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and analytical techniques.
* Excellent written and spoken English.
* Chartered Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
* Experience in developing and implementing company standards and design improvements.
If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, please apply online or reach out to Eleanor Buckley at Jackson Hogg to learn more!
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