Jackson Hogg is delighted to be recruiting for a highly experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our client's engineering team based in Cramlington on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Engineering and Construction, you will play a key role in overseeing mechanical design and engineering activities across a range of projects in the energy sector. This is a leadership position that requires both technical expertise and the ability to provide clear direction to multi-discipline teams.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead and oversee mechanical engineering activities, philosophies, and technical studies.

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Review and approve specifications, data sheets, requisitions, and vendor drawings.

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Provide technical consultancy to clients, including equipment selection and design recommendations.

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Ensure all engineering work complies with QA standards and client procedures.

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Undertake performance and witness testing of mechanical equipment on behalf of the company or client.

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Provide expert input across conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering phases.

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Offer technical direction, advice, and control within the mechanical discipline.

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Identify and evaluate new technologies to deliver cost-effective solutions.

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Liaise with clients and internal engineering disciplines to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.

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Develop and improve company standards, design methods, and best practices.

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Prepare cost, time, and resource estimates for projects and scope changes.

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Provide accurate progress reporting in line with project requirements.

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Support business initiatives that drive cost reduction and improved productivity.

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Bring deep technical knowledge of mechanical engineering within the onshore energy sector, alongside proven leadership skills and the ability to work autonomously.

Essential Requirements

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Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

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Extensive experience in the onshore energy industry, ideally across Petrochemical, Waste-to-Energy, or Renewables projects.

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Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise teams, from conceptual design through to detailed engineering review.

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Strong knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and analytical techniques.

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Excellent written and spoken English.

Desirable

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Chartered Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

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Experience in developing and implementing company standards and design improvements.

If this sounds like a role you're intersted in, please apply online or reach out to Eleanor Buckley at Jackson Hogg to learn more