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Sanderson

Lead Design Engineer

Hybrid

Bristol, United kingdom

£ 63,000 /year

Full Time

28-04-2025

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Job Specifications

Lead Engineer - Mechanical Design
Bristol - hybrid working
£50,000 - £63,300 (plus bonus and benefits)

Several Lead Design Engineers are wanted on a permanent basis by a global Engineering client of ours who is at the forefront of their industry. In this role, the successful candidate will ultimately be responsible for Mechanical Engineering ‘best practice’ and driving through the project team that they lead.

This is a permanent opportunity that includes a base salary of between £50,000 - £63,300 dependent upon experience and qualifications plus bonuses and benefits.

Overview of the Lead Mechanical Engineer role:
Lead, guide, and motivate a team of Mechanical engineers and ensure they work cohesively and collaborate effectively towards successful project milestones, through to the completion of the work.
Advocate and lead the adoption of best practice mechanical engineering to improve the delivery of the engineering function to time, cost, quality, and specification, whilst ensuring the appropriate level of effective technical governance is in place for safety, compliance, quality, and reliability.
Devise and distribute work packages, often across multiple cross-functional teams, guiding the project toward a successful passage throughout the project lifecycle.

Key skills required for the Lead Mechanical Engineer role:
Substantial experience in Mechanical Engineering and design, in a relatable engineering industry.
Experience and understanding of working in a regulated, compliance-driven industry including a strong understanding of product safety and compliance to applicable standards as well as, Safety and design review methods, e.g., PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA.
Experience in designing and developing products
Relevant Engineering degree alongside proven ability to lead Mechanical Engineering teams.

If you are a Lead Mechanical Engineer looking for a new opportunity either apply online or, if would like to find out about other opportunities please contact slynch@outsource-uk.co.uk or phone 0161 694 9216.

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About the Company

We are a global recruitment solutions company with four decades of experience. The idea of partnership is at the heart of everything we do at Sanderson. Working with clients and candidates alike, we deliver permanent or contract hires, executive search assignments, fully outsourced recruitment solutions, including RPO and MSP and deploy high-performing project teams. We strive to deliver with personality and a passion for service excellence. Our services are built on collaboration, understanding and flexibility. Our breadt... Know more