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Lead Mechanical Engineer

EFAB Resourcing Ltd
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Immingham, Lincolnshire DN40 1JU, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our team.
  • The role involves delivering complex technical solutions, managing externally supplied mechanical equipment packages, and guiding junior engineers.
  • Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and be a Chartered Engineer or Chartered Fellow.
  • The position requires strong communication and people management skills, as well as a full clean driving license for frequent travel.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

We require a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team

The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for delivering complex and challenging technical solutions across a range of projects and technical areas, and for guiding and checking the technical solutions of more junior Engineers as necessary, on time and budget and in accordance with all relevant Engineering and Company procedures. A significant proportion of this role is in the management and control of externally supplied mechanical equipment packages.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for planning and reviewing the technical activities and solutions of others, and ensuring that they are the optimum in terms of time, cost and quality. They must also develop ideas and improvements that will offer advantages in allowing the Company to undertake project work more efficiently.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be familiar with all technical developments in their area of expertise and will bring developments in best practice, technology and legislation to the attention of the Company. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be the ultimate technical authority in a specific field of their engineering discipline, but will also be competent across a wide range of fields commensurate with the management of externally supplied mechanical equipment The Lead Mechanical Engineer will undertake technical reviews of complex projects, working with discipline Engineers and the Procurement, Commercial and Construction departments, to ensure that the technical solutions being delivered offer the best solution to the Company.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the technical correctness and quality of Company procedures and processes in their area of expertise, and where changes are necessary will ensure that these are made and rolled out to other members of their team as necessary.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will demonstrate full understanding of and adherence to all relevant Engineering Procedures, Policies and Standards, and their practical application.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Competencies & Accountabilities

Essential

  • Mechanical Datasheet for Equipment
  • Mechanical Specifications Equipment
  • Equipment Selection, management of Mechanical Equipment Packages
  • P&ID Development Awareness,Hazard Study Awareness and Participation - 1 to 3,Rotating Equipment Selection and Design
  • Tank Design,Vessel Design
  • Bearings, Couplings, Gearboxes,Corrosion Mechanisms
  • Equipment Handling and Static Hazards
  • Equipment Quality and Inspection Awareness
  • Lubrication Principles and Requirements
  • Machine Vibration Analysis,Materials of Construction
  • Mechanical Seal Specification,Bolt Torque
  • Lifting Lug,Mechanical Strength and Power - 1st Principles
  • Bulk Solids Handling Design,Fluid Mechanics
  • HVAC Specification and Design,Welding, NDE and Heat Treatment Methods
  • CDM Designer and Lead Designer Duties,CE Marking - ATEX (Equipment Supply) Directive,CE Marking - Machinery Directive
  • CE Marking - Pressure Equipment Directive
  • Environmental Legislation / EIA,Material Take-off

Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications

  • Experienced Engineer.
  • Build effective working relationships at all levels.
  • Educated to a minimum of degree level.
  • Chartered Engineer or Chartered Fellow.
  • Experienced people manager, and competent team leader.
  • Experienced negotiator and influencer at all levels.
  • Can communicate skills, knowledge and experience, and apply them professionally as a trusted expert, to explain ideas and technical information and discuss and resolve technical issues.
  • Act as an ambassador for positive culture.
  • Full clean driving licence.
  • Occasional flexible working required.
  • Occasional lone and/or home working required.
  • Frequent UK travel and occasional overseas travel.
  • In-depth technical knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, guidelines. systems and processes.

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