Senior / Lead / Principal Mechanical Engineer

Senior / Lead / Principal Mechanical Engineer – Congleton – £50,000–£75,000 + benefits – Permanent – Office Based

A global engineering business delivering sustainable process solutions is looking to appoint Senior, Lead, and Principal Mechanical Engineers to support the delivery of complex process plant projects.

This role will focus on leading mechanical engineering activities across technically challenging projects, overseeing engineering outputs, reviewing calculations and designs, and acting as a key technical interface with customers.

You will also support quality, safety, and project performance while mentoring and guiding engineering teams.

Responsibilities include:

Leading mechanical engineering activities across process plant projects
Reviewing engineering calculations, designs, and technical documentation
Delivering complex technical solutions within regulated environments
Acting as a key customer-facing technical contact
Supporting quality, safety, and engineering standards across projects
Mentoring and developing engineers within the team
Candidates should have strong experience within process plant or regulated engineering sectors such as:

Energy
Oil & Gas
Water / Wastewater
Similar heavy engineering or industrial process environments
Applicants should also have:

Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects
Strong mechanical design and structural analysis knowledge
Familiarity with relevant engineering standards such as EN and ASME
Experience using STAAD Pro and FEA tools such as SolidWorks Simulation
This is a permanent, office-based role located in Congleton.
Salary ranges:

Senior Mechanical Engineer: £50,000–£60,000
Lead Mechanical Engineer: £55,000–£65,000
Principal Mechanical Engineer: £65,000–£75,000