Lead Mechanical Engineer

Berkshire Talent Partnership is proud to be working with a dynamic and forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering sustainable energy solutions. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, our client is at the forefront of shaping the future of the energy industry and a leader in developing, constructing and operating large energy storage projects in BESS, Pumped Hydro and Green Hydrogen .

Join our team at our client, where they’re embarking on an exciting journey to construct the groundbreaking Pumped Hydro Storage scheme, their next major project valued at approximately £750 million, located close to Loch Ness. Our client will be the owner/client organization, and the work will be predominantly delivered by a Tier 1 civil contractor. We're seeking a highly skilled Lead Mechanical Engineer to play a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and optimization of the hydro-mechanical/electromechanical aspects of this innovative project.

The Role
Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Lead Mechanical Engineer will oversee and assure the hydro-mechanical/electromechanical design, implementation, operation, and optimization of the Pumped Hydro Storage scheme. Key responsibilities include:
Providing technical leadership on hydropower (mechanical) engineering issues to the project team.
Reviewing consultant/contractor designs and calculations, mechanical and electrical generating equipment designs, and instrumentation control systems.
Preparing tender packages and negotiating tenders for key mechanical equipment packages.
Representing the company in meetings with designers, contractors, and stakeholders.
Providing assurance and oversight of hydro/electromechanical engineering throughout pre-delivery and delivery stages.

The Candidate
15+ years of experience in hydropower or similar engineering design and build roles.
Mechanical engineering design and installation experience in the energy or major utilities sector.
Experience across at least one full life cycle of design and build schemes.
Expertise in preparing employers' requirements/tender packages and oversight/assurance roles through delivery.
Experience in document control/management on major infrastructure schemes and mechanical civils interfaces.
Design management/project management experience.
The successful candidate will display technical leadership, Attention to detail, Ability to build relationships, Strong presentation skills and have a self-starter mentality

Required Qualifications
Chartered mechanical engineer
MEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Member of IMechE or equivalent national or international professional organizations
Project Management qualifications such as APMQ or similar
Contract qualifications such as NEC accreditation or similar

Development Opportunities:
Working with our dynamic team on cutting-edge pumped storage schemes offers invaluable real-world project experience. The successful candidate can expect opportunities to work on the delivery of pumped hydro schemes and support other generation projects in our portfolio, including hydrogen electrolysis, gas peaking, and battery projects. We also offer support for professional development.