Astute People Ltd

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Projects £60,000– £65,000 (dependent on experience) Knutsford, Cheshire

If you have a passion for engineering and pioneering sustainable projects, then there has never been a better time to join Stopford. Stopford has a fantastic opportunity to join us as a Lead Mechanical Engineer and work with highly skilled professionals who are constantly striving to deliver excellence and best practice. The position of Lead Mechanical Engineer is part of the Projects group and is a full time, permanent position. Your time will primarily be based at our office at Knutsford with occasional visits to client sites and our offices in Lancaster. The Position of Lead Mechanical Engineer Reporting to the Engineering Manager (Projects) the Lead Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for:

• Management of the Mechanical Engineering Department, ensuring the mechanical deliverables produced by the Projects Group are to the correct quality, standard and in compliance with procedures.
• Mentoring and development of Mechanical Engineers within the department.
• Preparation of Specifications and Scopes of Work, Preparation of programmes, Preparation and Presentation of proposals.
• Attendance at project meetings.

The Company Stopford is an international multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering design and project management services company founded in the UK in 1982. We work with companies around the world in emerging and existing industries, our ambition is to lead the way in engineering a sustainable world towards a low carbon economy. We have ambitious plans for future growth over the next three to five years supporting our key clients in the renewables and green energies sector and commercialising Stopford’s green technology portfolio. We have a significant opportunity to expand our operations in the UK and internationally and the role of Lead Mechanical Engineer will support this growth. Your time will primarily be based at our office at Knutsford, Cheshire. Employment at Stopford brings many benefits including:

• Competitive salary
  • Profit related bonus payment
• Pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on-site parking
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees

To be successful in the role of Lead Mechanical Engineer you will:

• Be educated to a degree level and preferably have achieved Chartered status with the IMechE.
• Have worked in a design and engineering environment and have experience of pipe and valve specification, material selection and welding and fabrication.
• Have experience in the petrochemicals, chemicals or renewable energy industries and knowledge of applicable industry regulations and standards including CDM, PER, PSSR, CE and UKCA marking is advantageous.

Please go to our website for a full job description to familiarise yourself with all of the responsibilities, skills and experience required before you apply.

Please note that we do not accept applications from agencies, and you must be eligible to live and work in the UK.?

We look forward to receiving your CV for the post of Lead Mechanical Engineer.??

Stopford reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a suitable number of quality applications from which to make a shortlist.? Therefore, we would recommended that you apply as soon as possible.?? Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.??