Mechanical Engineering Lead

Location: Reading, UK

Pay: £84,200 - £114,000 per annum

Our Client, a leading player in the petrochemical and refining sector, is hiring for a reputed client to support a major project aimed at enhancing the olefins value chain through a world-scale mixed-feed steam cracker and refinery upgrades. This is an exciting opportunity to lead technical excellence during the pre-FEED phase of a transformative project.

What you'll be doing:
* Provide engineering leadership and technical expertise to ensure safe, operable, and cost-effective facilities.
* Collaborate with project teams and contractors to identify and mitigate risks, optimise scope, and improve capital efficiency.
* Oversee the development and application of engineering standards, philosophies, and specifications.
* Assess new technology proposals, ensuring they meet project and industry standards.
* Manage technical reviews, scope development, and contractor deliverables, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
* Lead static equipment oversight, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and piping systems, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
* Develop and execute engineering surveillance programmes to maintain design integrity.
* Support risk-based decision-making and ensure technical definition maturity throughout project stages.

What you'll bring:
* Extensive experience in static equipment design, analysis, and integrity management within refining or chemical processing.
* Proven leadership in multidisciplinary project environments, with strong collaboration and communication skills.
* Deep knowledge of static equipment technologies, stress analysis, fitness-for-service assessments, and NDE methods.
* Ability to develop and optimise engineering standards and specifications.
* Familiarity with large-scale module design and execution strategies.
* Experience working with or understanding of Middle East projects and cultures is advantageous.
* Strong analytical skills, with a focus on risk management and technical problem-solving.

Qualifications:
* Relevant technical qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
* Experience with static equipment codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
* Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage complex project scopes.

Join us to be part of a pioneering project that pushes the boundaries of petrochemical innovation. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!