Lead Mechanical Engineer in Great Sankey, Warrington

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.