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Lead Mechanical Engineer

Carrington West
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR1 2QT, England

Salary

拢55,000 - 拢70,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Lead Mechanical Engineer position is located in Preston, offering a salary of up to 拢70,000 along with an attractive package.
  • The role requires a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with significant experience in leading mechanical package delivery.
  • Key responsibilities include managing mechanical package management, standardisation and optimisation, procurement excellence, and overseeing supplier and subcontractor performance.
  • The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to ensure the successful delivery of mechanical solutions and will be involved in commissioning strategies.
  • Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter, noting that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to high application volumes.

Job Opportunity: Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location: Preston
Salary: Up to 拢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:
路Mechanical Package Management: Lead the delivery strategy and ensure alignment with framework standards.
路Standardisation & Optimisation: Develop repeatable solutions with the Mechanical Design Lead.
路Survey & Implementation: Manage site surveys and handover to project engineering teams.
路Procurement Excellence: Define and enforce procurement specifications for manufacturing, testing, delivery, and installation.
路Supplier & Subcontractor Oversight: Manage subcontract frameworks and key suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

Your Role Will Include:
路Overseeing design inputs at survey and concept stages.
路Producing mechanical enquiry packages based on designs.
路Organising decommissioning or relocation of mechanical equipment.
路Reviewing and signing off mechanical elements of condition survey reports.
路Conducting on- and off-site inspections, including FAT/SAT and critical function testing.
路Collaborating with framework teams to standardise mechanical, electrical, and ICA solutions.
路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:
路Implementing commissioning strategies.
路Addressing governance and systems improvement.
路Coordinating with design leads for complex works such as shutdowns and operational risk assessments.
路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.

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