Lead Mechanical Engineer

Belcan Reading, Berkshire, Berkshire; South East England; England 3 days ago

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Lead Mechanical Engineer focuses on provide engineering leadership aligned with project objectives and risk strategies.

What the role involves

  • Provide engineering leadership aligned with project objectives and risk strategies.
  • Work closely with PMT and contractors to ensure risks are clearly understood and managed.
  • Driving value improvement and capital efficiency initiatives within design development.
  • Recommend and evaluate design alternatives to optimise cost.
  • Develop engineering standards, specifications, and philosophies.
  • Ensure technical definitions meet pre-FEED.

Skills and requirements

  • Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

  • Reading, UK (Onsite).
  • 12 Months (Inside IR35).
  • 40 hours per week (Core hours: 09:00 – 15:30).
  • 4 days Onsite, 1 day WFH.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving
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