About this role
Our client Our client is an established organisation investing significantly in its operational capability and infrastructure. With a substantial programme of capital projects underway, the business is strengthening its internal engineering team to support successful delivery.
The opportunity Take ownership of complex engineering projects from early concept through to commissioning and handover. This is an opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer to lead meaningful capital investment, exercise genuine autonomy and see the direct impact of their decisions.
You will manage multiple engineering projects, either independently or as the mechanical lead within a larger programme. Your responsibilities will include: Developing project scopes, CAPEX proposals and cost justificationsManaging programmes, budgets and technical requirementsReviewing drawings, specifications and engineering solutionsCoordinating internal stakeholders, contractors and engineering disciplinesSelecting and managing subcontractorsOverseeing site safety, compliance and applicable CDM requirementsResolving technical and site-based challengesSupporting installation, commissioning and final handover This is a practical, site-focused role offering considerable responsibility rather than a purely office-based project position.
About you You will bring a strong mechanical engineering foundation and evidence of independently delivering capital projects. You should be comfortable managing budgets, programmes, contractors and competing priorities within a live operational environment. A Mechanical Engineering qualification is preferred, to at least HNC or HND. Experience of equipment installation, commissioning, civils or CDM would be advantageous. If you are ready to take ownership of substantial engineering projects, we would welcome your application.