Sustainable Talent
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Lead Mechanical Engineer at Sustainable Talent, based in Warrington, North West, paying £550 - £600 per day. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £550 - £600 per day
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Warrington, North West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Mechanical Engineer
About 44% above the going rate for mechanical engineer
Reference 642846126787796096
About the role
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
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Reference: 642846126787796096 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 1 Dec 2026 · Listed via Sustainable Talent
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