Our client is a global engineering business with a site based in Newcastle. They are currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join them on a permanent basis.

This role will offer an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer the opportunity to work with a global player in the Oil & Gas, Marine and Defence sectors. With a business plan to grow within the Renewables sector, you will have the opportunity to work on large global projects across a range of clients creating an exciting and varied role.

Culture and Company:

Our client is a leading North East Engineering business. They are proud to invest in the development and knowledge of their current and future employees, offering a brilliant benefits scheme. You will be joining their site based in Newcastle.

About the Senior Mechanical Engineer Role

Reporting to the Product Lead, the Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the coordination and successful delivery of Engineering projects.

Other responsibilities will include:

• The Senior Mechanical Engineer will take ownership and provide technical leadership of a team of Engineers in the successful delivery of projects, within the specified time and budget, to the specification and the required quality standards (Senior Engineers may be assigned to multiple projects at any one time).
• Leading the day-to-day Engineering tasks/deliverables of the Engineering team as the design authority, this could be associated with sales or project work.
• Provide supervision to a team of Engineers including coaching, mentoring, providing direction and intervention when required.
• Ensure that design practices/guidelines are followed and provide input into continuous improvement activities, promoting a delivery-focused culture.
• Ensure that the Engineering team clearly understands their responsibilities throughout the full project lifecycle (concept through to installation), taking ownership to make key decisions, call reviews when required and check/approve design documentation within the design team.
• Promote ownership to the Engineering team, ensuring there is a focus on delivery, commitment to hitting deadlines and working as efficiently as possible.

About you

The successful Senior Mechanical Engineer will be an experienced engineer with in depth knowledge and experience in design and manufacture of some or all of the following: Trenchers, Cable/Pipe lay, LARS and bespoke Onshore and Offshore equipment.

Other requirements for the Senior Mechanical Engineer will include:

• Engineering design and development experience, demonstrated over 8 years in a relevant environment.
• Educated to a degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering subject.

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary design environment.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical theory, design of mechanical systems and selection of components in the onshore, offshore and subsea sectors.
• Ability to provide technical expertise/guidance during the assembly/commissioning and installation phase of the project as well as to the Project Engineering team on a daily basis.

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