Job Opportunity: Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location: Preston
Salary: Up to £70,000 plus an attractive package
Are you a seasoned Mechanical Engineer ready to take on a leadership role? This is an exciting opportunity to work with a main contractor on a United Utilities framework. You'll oversee mechanical package delivery, ensuring technical governance and driving standardised, optimised solutions across the programme.
Key Responsibilities:
·Mechanical Package Management: Lead the delivery strategy and ensure alignment with framework standards.
·Standardisation & Optimisation: Develop repeatable solutions with the Mechanical Design Lead.
·Survey & Implementation: Manage site surveys and handover to project engineering teams.
·Procurement Excellence: Define and enforce procurement specifications for manufacturing, testing, delivery, and installation.
·Supplier & Subcontractor Oversight: Manage subcontract frameworks and key suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
Your Role Will Include:
·Overseeing design inputs at survey and concept stages.
·Producing mechanical enquiry packages based on designs.
·Organising decommissioning or relocation of mechanical equipment.
·Reviewing and signing off mechanical elements of condition survey reports.
·Conducting on- and off-site inspections, including FAT/SAT and critical function testing.
·Collaborating with framework teams to standardise mechanical, electrical, and ICA solutions.
·Liaising with the client's mechanical lead to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
Supporting Commissioning
As the Mechanical Lead, you'll work closely with the Commissioning Manager on:
·Implementing commissioning strategies.
·Addressing governance and systems improvement.
·Coordinating with design leads for complex works such as shutdowns and operational risk assessments.
·Preparing for asset readiness (IATO/ATO) and effective handover.
To Apply?
Send your CV and cover letter to:
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)
Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us, your application was unsuccessful.
Back to searchLead Mechanical Engineer
Carrington West
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 6 days
Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England
£60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job opportunity is for a Lead Mechanical Engineer located in Preston, offering a salary of up to £70,000 along with an attractive package.
- The ideal candidate should be a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with significant experience, although the specific number of years required is not mentioned.
- Key responsibilities include overseeing mechanical package delivery, managing site surveys, and ensuring alignment with framework standards.
- The role involves collaboration with various teams, including the Commissioning Manager, to implement strategies and ensure successful project delivery.
- Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CV and cover letter, with only shortlisted candidates being contacted due to high application volumes.
