Lead Mechanical Engineer Power / Renewables / Refinery / COMAH

Job description

Power / Refinery / COMAH Mechanical Engineer £73k plus car bonus pension

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to mechanical asset optimisation projects across England, including supporting planned and unplanned outages.
• Provide expert mechanical engineering advice across heat and power assets, auxiliary plant, and mechanical pipework systems.
• Support the development and delivery of risk-based maintenance strategies and ensure compliance with PSSR and national standards.
• Assist with mechanical and boiler maintenance contract management, including technical input into procurement and contractor performance reviews.
• Define and deliver mechanical engineering solutions to improve asset performance within defined project budgets and objectives.
• Act as a Technical Authority for mechanical asset governance, supporting the update of IMS documents and safety rules.
• Collaborate closely with O&M teams, Design teams, and other teams to foster a culture of Process Safety and continuous improvement.
• Support incident investigations, Panels of Inquiry, and lessons learned exercises across Renewables sites.
• Ensure all work is aligned with financial standards and procurement principles.

What we need from you

• A relevant Mechanical Engineering degree, HNC, or equivalent.
• Significant experience with boilers and auxiliary mechanical plant in the power or heat generation sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of PSSR regulations and guidance for steam and hot water boilers.
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects and working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to diagnose operational problems, develop innovative solutions, and manage contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce clear reports.
• Business financial awareness and experience managing project budgets.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English