Salary: £65k - 80k per year
Reference: JO0000060846
Job Opportunity: Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location: North West
Salary: Up to £80,000 plus an attractive package
Are you a seasoned Mechanical Engineer ready to take on a leadership role? This is an exciting opportunity to work with a main contractor on a United Utilities water framework. You’ll oversee mechanical package delivery, ensuring technical governance and driving standardised, optimised solutions across the programme.

Key Requirements (Essential):

• Experience in the Water Industry
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards chartership)

Key Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Package Management: Lead the delivery strategy and ensure alignment with framework standards.
• Standardisation & Optimisation: Develop repeatable solutions with the Mechanical Design Lead.
• Survey & Implementation: Manage site surveys and handover to project engineering teams.
• Procurement Excellence: Define and enforce procurement specifications for manufacturing, testing, delivery, and installation.
• Supplier & Subcontractor Oversight: Manage subcontract frameworks and key suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

Your Role Will Include:

• Overseeing design inputs at survey and concept stages.
• Producing mechanical enquiry packages based on designs.
• Organising decommissioning or relocation of mechanical equipment.
• Reviewing and signing off mechanical elements of condition survey reports.
• Conducting on- and off-site inspections, including FAT/SAT and critical function testing.
• Collaborating with framework teams to standardise mechanical, electrical, and ICA solutions.
• Liaising with the client’s mechanical lead to ensure alignment and successful delivery.

Supporting Commissioning

As the Mechanical Lead, you’ll work closely with the Commissioning Manager on:

• Implementing commissioning strategies.
• Addressing governance and systems improvement.
• Coordinating with design leads for complex works such as shutdowns and operational risk assessments.
• Preparing for asset readiness (IATO/ATO) and effective handover.

To Apply:
Send your CV and cover letter to:
Email: chas.earl@carringtonwest.com
Phone: 02393 876 074
Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us, your application was unsuccessful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Package Management: Lead the delivery strategy and ensure alignment with framework standards.
• Standardisation & Optimisation: Develop repeatable solutions with the Mechanical Design Lead.
• Survey & Implementation: Manage site surveys and handover to project engineering teams.
• Procurement Excellence: Define and enforce procurement specifications for manufacturing, testing, delivery, and installation.
• Supplier & Subcontractor Oversight: Manage subcontract frameworks and key suppliers to ensure timely delivery

Your Role Will Include:

• Overseeing design inputs at survey and concept stages.
• Producing mechanical enquiry packages based on designs.
• Organising decommissioning or relocation of mechanical equipment.
• Reviewing and signing off mechanical elements of condition survey reports.
• Conducting on- and off-site inspections, including FAT/SAT and critical function testing.
• Collaborating with framework teams to standardise mechanical, electrical, and ICA solutions.
• Liaising with the client’s mechanical lead to ensure alignment and successful delivery