Mechanical Engineering Lead

Role: Mechanical Engineering Lead - Thames Water Employment Type: Permanent Location: Thames Water Region Contact: Aaron Taylor @ Randstad Are you a seasoned Mechanical Engineer looking to lead major water infrastructure projects within a dynamic joint venture? Our client, a collaboration between two leading contractors, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead to oversee key water infrastructure projects in the Thames Water region. Responsibilities: Lead the mechanical engineering aspects of water infrastructure projects, from concept design through to construction, installation, and commissioning. Develop and approve mechanical designs, drawings, and technical specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements. Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, working closely with electrical engineers, civil engineers, and project managers to ensure smooth project execution. Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with technical standards, safety regulations, and project timelines. Provide expert technical guidance to resolve mechanical engineering challenges throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure that all mechanical engineering activities align with project goals, budgets, and timelines. Prepare and present technical reports, design reviews, and project progress updates to clients and stakeholders. Mentor and develop junior engineers and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.Requirements: Extensive experience as a Mechanical Engineer, with a track record of leading complex infrastructure projects, ideally within the water sector or similar industries. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, fluid dynamics, and engineering best practices, with experience in designing and implementing large-scale mechanical systems. Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders. Relevant qualifications (e.g., BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering) and professional certifications. Familiarity with the Thames Water Framework or similar utility frameworks is highly desirable.If you're motivated by the opportunity to lead high-impact projects in the water industry and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you. Apply today, and our recruitment team will provide further details on this exciting opportunity! Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business