Lead Mechanical Engineer
On site
Fife, United Kingdom
£ 43 / hour
Freelance
04-03-2025
Job Specifications
Belcan Workforce Solutions is offering a 12-month contract opportunity for a Mechanical Lead at the Fife site of a multinational oil and gas corporation. This full-time, on-site position falls within the IR35 framework.
Main Functions
The Mechanical Lead supervises a team of mechanical engineers, ensuring the design, development, and testing of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery. They ensure work meets company specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements, and facilitate effective communication and execution of engineering tasks.
Tasks and Responsibilities of the Mechanical Lead
Coordinate and facilitate discipline engineering work.
Ensure compliance with company specifications and regulatory requirements.
Review and comment on contractor and subcontractor work.
Manage deviations from technical specifications and maintain logs.
Address engineering queries and technical information requests.
Keep the Lead Engineer or Engineering Manager updated on progress and issues.
Participate in engineering reviews and promote capital efficiency.
Support internal engineering initiatives.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of design standards, specifications, codes, and safety criteria.
Ability to handle tight deadlines and changing priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Fluent in English for technical and business communications.
About the Company
Belcan, a Cognizant company is a global supplier of engineering, manufacturing & supply chain, workforce and government IT solutions to customers in the aerospace, defense, commercial vehicles & automotive, industrial, and private sector. We engineer better outcomes for our customers – from jet engines, airframe, and avionics to heavy vehicles, automobiles, and cybersecurity. Taking a partnering approach to provide solutions that are adaptable, integrated, and value added, we have been earning the trust of our customers fo... Know more
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