Lead Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineering Lead

Location: Reading, UK (Onsite)

Contract: 12 Months (Inside IR35)

Hours: 40 hours per week (Core hours: 09:00 – 15:30)

Working Pattern: 4 days onsite, 1 day WFH

A bout the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Lead to join a Joint Venture (JV) Project Management Team during the pre-FEED stage of a major project, based in Reading.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership aligned with project objectives and risk strategies
• Work closely with PMT and contractors to ensure risks are clearly understood and managed
• Drive value improvement and capital efficiency initiatives within design development
• Recommend and evaluate design alternatives to optimise cost and schedule
• Own and develop engineering standards, specifications, a...