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We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Lead to join our client's construction and engineering contractor firm, in a permanent position. This opportunity offers a hybrid working arrangement, whereby the successful candidate will operate from our client's main office in Salford. This is a great opportunity to work on a variety of Water and Water Treatment projects, with a focus on the United Utilities Framework.

-Competitive salary ranging from £65,000-£70,000 (subject to experience).

-Company pension scheme, hybrid working arrangements, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

-Oversee all site works, focusing on performance inspections and reviews, SAT/FAT assessments, equipment allocation and relocation, and mechanical systems surveys.

-Manage the production of mechanical system documentation, specifications, and requirements, across all stages of project development.

-Direct subcontractors and suppliers across all project stages, looking into framework management, selection, performance reviews, and timeline assurance.

-Nurture effective commissioning activities, focusing on commissioning strategy integration, work planning, equipment optimisation, training solutions, and more.

-Liaise with delivery teams, clients, and stakeholders allowing for strong effective communication, smooth project handover, and alignment with UU/C2V+ frameworks.

-Promote optimisation across operations and the business, looking into procurement requirements, solutions, design frameworks and products, ensuring efficiency.

Requirements:

-Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, with a chartered engineer status is preferable.

-Extensive demonstratable experience as a Mechanical Lead, or a similar role, with a portfolio of previous works on Water and Water Treatment projects.

-Significant experience of conducting FAT/SAT assessments, site reviews, mechanical system commissioning, and decommissioning activities.

-Strong team and stakeholder management skills, with an ability to work effectively with subcontractors, suppliers, design leads, and commissioning teams.

-Excellent organisational skills, with a problem-solving mindset, and the drive to nurture business growth and development