A leading engineering organisation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical and structural engineering activity across multiple concurrent projects. The role carries responsibility for technical delivery, engineering quality and team leadership, with involvement across the full design lifecycle from early concept through to installation and handover.
The role
Technical leadership and delivery
Leading engineering activity across all design phases, from concept through to completion
Developing and improving engineering methods, processes and documentation
Taking ownership of complex or high‑value projects, including technically challenging or novel designs
Resolving key technical issues using practical engineering judgement
Completing and reviewing engineering calculations using hand calculations, spreadsheets, FEA and specialist software
Assessing installation, integration and transport requirements to inform design decisions
Managing design updates from red‑lines, inspections and FAT/SAT activity
Supporting project delivery through technical input, site surveys and resolution of design queries
Production and project support
Supporting production teams through design handover, build queries and inspection activity
Assisting with internal and external FAT and inspection processes
Providing ongoing support for legacy equipment and existing designs
Team leadership
Allocating and managing engineering work packages across the team
Reviewing and approving engineering output to ensure quality and consistency
Planning and coordinating workload across multiple projects
Mentoring and developing engineers at different levels
Supporting recruitment and onboarding of new team members
Communication and collaboration
Working closely with internal teams including production, project management and other engineering disciplines
Acting as a technical point of contact with clients, suppliers and external stakeholders
Leading project meetings and contributing to cross‑disciplinary reviews
Quality, safety and continuous improvement
Ensuring all work is carried out in line with quality and safety requirements
Driving continuous improvement in engineering standards and processes
Maintaining awareness of new technologies and approaches relevant to the business
Upholding professional engineering standards at all times
What you’ll need
Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Strong background in mechanical or structural engineering design
Experience leading engineering activity across complex or multi‑phase projects
Good working knowledge of engineering analysis tools, including FEA
Confident reviewing calculations and technical output from others
Ability to manage workload, priorities and technical risk across multiple projects
Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to ongoing professional development is expected, with engagement in relevant industry standards, tools and best practice.
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Salary description
£57500.00 - £63000.00 per year