Lead Mechanical Engineer

Company: Kintec Global Recruitment
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Location: Cheshire East
Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer

Working Location: North West, UK

Contract Type: Contract Outside

Industries: Oil and Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, Biotechnology, CCUS, BESS

Key Responsibilities

– Provide technical authority in mechanical engineering to projects, drawing on your extensive experience from design consultancy, manufacturing, or operational site engineering.

– Join and lead multidiscipline project teams, guiding other mechanical engineers and designers while coordinating with piping, structural, and civil engineering specialists.

– Take responsibility for the successful outcome of assigned projects.

– Maintain and develop knowledge in the technologies of various business sectors.

– Actively participate in design reviews, attend client works, and build professional relationships.

– Deliver mechanical engineering work packages to contracted specifications.

– Suggest, justify, and implement improvements and creative solutions for technical problems.

– Consult with other engineers and experts regarding unusual or complex challenges.

Requirements

– Engineering Degree.

– Working towards or have Chartered Membership of a recognised institution.

– Strong customer focus.

– Aptitude for understanding new processes and technologies, and applying engineering knowledge.

– Analytical ability with keen attention to detail; strong problem identification, assessment, and solving skills.

– Experience in Oil and Gas, Chemical Manufacturing, Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, or Biotechnology sectors.

– Proven experience in leading teams of engineers and designers.

– Excellent technical written and verbal communication skills.

– Good IT skills.

Posted: June 2nd, 2026