Head of Mechanical Engineering

Job Title: Head of Mechanical Engineering

Location: Plymouth - Hybrid 2+ days per week on-site

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 depending on experience + benefits

Our client, an established engineering consultancy, require an experienced Head of Mechanical Engineer to join and lead their multi-disciplined team based in Plymouth.

** Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals due to security clearance restrictions **

Joining an established function of ~80 engineers you will work collaboratively with the Customer and internal engineering teams to provide leadership, technical direction, and delivery oversight across engineering activities supporting nuclear & non-nuclear mechanical and infrastructure assets on site.

What the role of the Head of Mechanical Engineering entails:

Some of the main duties of the Head of Mechanical Engineering will include:

Ensure engineering activities are delivered in accordance with relevant standards, regulatory requirements, and company governance processes.
Support engineering delivery across the full project lifecycle including concept development, design, implementation, commissioning, and operational support.
Review and approve technical documentation prior to customer submission, ensuring technical integrity, regulatory compliance, and safety considerations are addressed.
Support configuration management activities, ensuring engineering documentation, drawings, and system records are maintained and controlled.
Provide technical oversight to facility modifications, infrastructure upgrades, and asset lifecycle management activities.
Liaise with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders to ensure integration across engineering disciplines.
Support planning, risk management, and progress reporting activities associated with engineering delivery.
Contribute to Authorisation Group meetings and other governance forums as required.
Support installation, commissioning, and testing activities where required to ensure engineering solutions are successfully implemented.

What experience you need to be the successful Head of Mechanical Engineering:

Degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Previous experience in a relevant / similar Engineering role within a highly regulated or safety-critical industry.
Demonstrable experience leading engineering teams or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities.
Strong knowledge of several of the following mechanical systems including; HVAC, MEP, building services, process plant, industrial refrigeration, chilled water, cooling systems, boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, compressed air, utilities, facilities engineering and mechanical services.
Experience delivering engineering solutions across the full asset lifecycle including design, modification, maintenance, and operational support.
Strong understanding of engineering governance, technical assurance, and configuration management.
Experience engaging directly with customers and stakeholders in a technical delivery environment.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Mechanical Engineering to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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