Lead Mechanical Engineer
Posted 4 days ago by Belcan
Negotiable
Inside
Onsite
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Mechanical Engineering Lead will oversee engineering leadership for a Joint Venture Project Management Team during the pre-FEED stage of a major project in Reading, UK. This role requires extensive experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in static equipment design and engineering, while ensuring alignment with project objectives and risk management strategies. The position involves collaboration with various teams and stakeholders to drive value improvement and technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
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, and philosophies
- Ensure technical definitions meet pre-FEED / FEED maturity expectations
- Support preparation of FEED/EPC scopes and participate in technical bid evaluations
- Lead technical reviews and ensure closure of actions from JV and contractor engagements
- Develop and execute engineering surveillance plans
- Collaborate across engineering, operations, and maintenance teams
- Identify and assess new technologies and equipment
Key Skills:
- Minimum 15+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering, primarily in technical roles
- Strong background across static equipment design and engineering
- Proven experience in both operator/end-user and contractor/consultancy environments
- Experience in downstream refining or chemical processing projects
- Familiarity with large-scale modular projects and execution strategies
- Experience with major operators (e.g., ExxonMobil, Saudi Aramco) or Middle East projects is advantageous
- Extensive knowledge of pressure vessels, reactors, towers & internals, heat exchangers, high-pressure/high-alloy equipment, large bore piping systems, storage tanks, and static equipment relevant to hydroprocessing, gas treatment, and cracking units
- Strong understanding of fitness-for-service, stress analysis, and mechanical integrity, design basis, and engineering philosophies
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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, and philosophies
- Ensure technical definitions meet pre-FEED / FEED maturity expectations
- Support preparation of FEED/EPC scopes and participate in technical bid evaluations
- Lead technical reviews and ensure closure of actions from JV and contractor engagements
- Develop and execute engineering surveillance plans
- Collaborate across engineering, operations, and maintenance teams
- Identify and assess new technologies and equipment
Experience & Background:
- Minimum 15+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering, primarily in technical roles
- Strong background across static equipment design and engineering
- Proven experience in both operator/end-user and contractor/consultancy environments
- Experience in downstream refining or chemical processing projects
- Familiarity with large-scale modular projects and execution strategies
- Experience with major operators (e.g., ExxonMobil, Saudi Aramco) or Middle East projects is advantageous.
Technical Expertise:
- Extensive knowledge of: Pressure vessels, reactors, towers & internals, Heat exchangers, High-pressure/high-alloy equipment, Large bore piping systems, Storage tanks, Static equipment relevant to hydroprocessing, gas treatment, and cracking units.
- Strong understanding of fitness-for-service, stress analysis, and mechanical integrity, design basis, and engineering philosophies.
Interested? Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.