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
