Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer

📍 Warrington
💰 £550-£600/day
📅 12-Month Contract

We are recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering major natural gas and energy projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers with a strong background in AGIs, gas transmission, gas distribution and pipeline projects to take ownership of mechanical engineering activities across a portfolio of high-profile energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead mechanical engineering packages from concept through to commissioning.

* Review and approve mechanical design deliverables and technical submissions.

* Support the development of PFDs and P&IDs.

* Specify pressure reduction systems, metering equipment, valves, filtration systems and process pipework.

* Participate in HAZOPs, HAZIDs and engineering assurance reviews.

* Ensure compliance with client specifications and industry standards.

* Provide technical guidance to project teams and junior engineers.

* Support procurement, construction and commissioning activities.

* Liaise with clients, suppliers and multidisciplinary design teams.

Requirements

* Degree qualified Mechanical Engineer.

* Strong experience within natural gas infrastructure.

* Proven background delivering AGIs, pipeline projects and gas transmission assets.

* Experience with pressure regulation and metering systems.

* Knowledge of process safety, design reviews and engineering assurance.

* Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Desirable

* National Gas, Cadent, SGN or Wales & West Utilities experience.

* Knowledge of IGEM standards.

* Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.

* Experience on Design & Build or FEED projects.

Benefits

* £550-£600/day

* 12-month contract.

* Long-term secured project workload.

* Strong potential for contract extension