Lead Mechanical Engineer

The role

Lead Mechanical Engineer needed to join the team at Gattaca Projects on a permanent basis as they will look to manage a team of multidisciplined engineers through the completion of the new and existing projects we have with our clients.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the successful delivery of these projects and ensure that the work completed by the team is to the expected quality standards.

Responsibilities:
· Lead a team of multidisciplined engineers through project activities to complete projects in a timely manner to high quality standards.
· Plan and manage mechanical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
· Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to effectively align project expectations and outcomes.
· Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards.
· Review technical specifications and develop engineering solutions.
· Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions.
· Oversee the testing and commissioning of mechanical systems.
· Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure quality and compliance.
· Prepare project documentation, reports, and progress updates.
· Review and approve project documentation.
· Lead technical reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
· Work directly with the project management team to identify and manage risks at an early stage
· You should excel in working with clients and being able to facilitate the development of Projects within the Statement of Work arena.

Key skills:

· Master's degree level qualification in mechanical engineering or similar degree or demonstrate significant equivalent experience
· Minimum of 5 years Mechanical Engineering experience within a project lifecycle environment
· CEng status preferred.
· Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
· Excellent IT skills with the MS Office package.
· Strong communicator able to present to various audiences in a clear and concise way.
· Ability to take on new challenges and adapt quickly.
· Due to security restrictions this role is only open to UK nationals able to obtain security clearance.

About us:

For over 35 years, Gattaca has been helping clients across the world grow by solving their biggest talent challenges. Every day we aim to deliver a service that is so trusted that our clients, candidates, colleagues, and suppliers recommend us without hesitation. It's our vision to become the STEM talent partner of choice, and we need you to help us get there.

Gattaca Projects is the Engineering and Technology consultancy part of the group providing Statement of Work (SoW), outcome-based solutions. Industry trends are pushing more engagements towards SoW and therefore we are seeing significant demand for our services and as such we are investing and growing the team.

Gattaca is dedicated to helping our people to realise their full potential. We understand the value a diverse workforce brings to every workplace and in everything we do, we are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to consider a career with Gattaca, if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you, tell us.

What we offer:

• Excellent Growth and Development Opportunities
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Free on site parking
• Personal flexible benefits to meet each employees needs
• Incentives, including team all-inclusive holidays!
  

Next steps

Upload your CV and if we think there is a match, a member of our Talent Hub will be in touch. Our recruitment process will include a combination of telephone, video and face to face interviews for you to showcase your talents and potential.