Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer Working Location: Manchester Contract Type: Contract (June Start) Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering design team within the oil and gas industry. The successful candidate will lead mechanical engineering activities across conceptual, FEED, detailed engineering, and project execution phases for upstream, midstream, and downstream facilities. This role requires strong technical leadership, project coordination skills, and experience delivering high-quality engineering solutions in compliance with industry standards and client requirements. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage mechanical engineering activities for oil and gas design projects from concept through execution. - Provide technical leadership and oversight to a multidisciplinary engineering team. - Develop and review mechanical engineering deliverables including: - Equipment specifications and datasheets - Material requisitions - Mechanical calculations and analysis - Technical bid evaluations - Design reports and engineering studies - Oversee design and selection of static and rotating equipment such as: - Pressure vessels - Heat exchangers - Storage tanks - Pumps - Compressors - Piping systems and associated mechanical components - Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations (ASME, API, ANSI, ISO, NACE, etc.). - Coordinate with process, piping, structural, ..... full job details .....