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Mechanical/Lead Mechanical Engineer

Matchtech
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE1 1YX, England

Salary

£42,000 - £62,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My Client is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for the Water Sector, based in Peterborough, with hybrid working options available.
  • The role requires proven experience in mechanical engineering within the water sector and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
  • The position involves providing technical direction, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving sustainability initiatives.
  • Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and proficiency in CAD software, with a focus on delivering innovative and efficient project outcomes.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and the ideal candidate should have a track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers, with chartership preferred.

My Client is recruiting for a Mechanical/Lead Mechanical Engineer in the Water Sector

We are looking to strengthen our engineering team with a Lead/Mechanical Engineer based at our Peterborough office with hybrid working available.


We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP 8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we've ever delivered before. We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We're looking to build on our existing teams with an environment for career progression.
With such an exciting portfolio of projects planned for AMP8 to keep the water flowing across the region, our ability to manage our work and outperform against our customer's expectations will come under greater scrutiny. We need aspiring driven talent to help us achieve our ambitious targets, are you ready to join us as we prepare to deliver the most creative and innovative AMP we have ever seen?


We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in engineering and are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support help us deliver the most exciting and innovative AMP we have ever seen.
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical direction to our mechanical engineering team, focusing on water or water recycling non-infrastructure projects. Your expertise will ensure that designs are not only compliant with legislation and standards but also optimized for efficiency and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
  • Champion innovative approaches and digital technologies to enhance project outcomes.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering their development within the mechanical team.

Role Accountabilities:
Engineering Leadership:

  • Report regularly to the Principal Engineer and collaborate closely with project stakeholders.
  • Review design deliverables for quality, safety, and compliance with standards, providing guidance to junior team members.
  • Contribute to construction design management and commissioning strategies.
  • Drive sustainability initiatives and explore modular construction solutions.

Health & Safety:

  • Ensure designs adhere to statutory and industry standards, including health and safety regulations.
  • Offer alternative solutions to enhance health and safety compliance and minimize whole-life costs.
  • Manage knowledge sharing and contribute to lessons learned initiatives.

Transformation:

  • Embrace digital technologies to enhance project efficiency and accuracy.
  • Support efforts to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable construction practices.
  • Mentor team members and provide technical guidance to foster continuous improvement.

Delivery

  • Give guidance and direction to ensure the project designs are affordable, delivered on time, are sustainable and meet Client's project obligations.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field or Similar
  • Proven experience in mechanical engineering directly in the water sector
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers and have in-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
  • Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools is essential as is excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ideally chartered or working towards Chartership

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