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Mechanical Engineering Lead

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Posted on Jul 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
£60k - £75k Annual
Full-Time
Mechanical Engineer Lead
Certain Advantage is hiring for a Mechanical Engineer Lead based in the Southwest area.
This role is on a permanent basis and is hybrid-based.

The Company
We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries—from Power Generation, Rail and more.
Does this sound like your next career move?
If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role?

The Role:
This role is for a Mechanical Engineer Lead—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.
You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:

Support engineering delivery across the full project lifecycle including concept development, design, implementation, commissioning, and operational support.
Review and approve technical documentation
Support configuration management activities.
Provide technical oversight to facility modifications, infrastructure upgrades, and asset lifecycle management activities.
Support planning, risk management, and progress reporting activities associated with engineering delivery.
Support installation, commissioning, and testing activities where required to ensure engineering solutions are successfully implemented.The Individual
We’re looking for people who can show:

Degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Engineering expertise within a highly regulated or safety-critical industry.
Leading engineering teams or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities.
Delivering engineering solutions across the full asset lifecycle including design, modification, maintenance, and operational support.
Understanding of engineering governance, technical assurance, and configuration management.Desirable Attributes:

Understanding of the nuclear industry and/or other safety-critical environments.
Supporting infrastructure or facility-based engineering projects.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or process systems associated with industrial facilities.
Working within defence or MoD environments supporting asset lifecycle management.The Benefits:

Salary circa £70 000 per annum
Training and Development
Career progressionDoes this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

Working with Certain Advantage
We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it.
We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips

Reference: 225406770

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Mechanical Engineering Lead

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 23, 2026 by CV-Library

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Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
£60k - £75k Annual
Full-Time
Mechanical Engineer Lead
Certain Advantage is hiring for a Mechanical Engineer Lead based in the Southwest area.
This role is on a permanent basis and is hybrid-based.

The Company
We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries—from Power Generation, Rail and more.
Does this sound like your next career move?
If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role?

The Role:
This role is for a Mechanical Engineer Lead—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.
You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:

Support engineering delivery across the full project lifecycle including concept development, design, implementation, commissioning, and operational support.
Review and approve technical documentation
Support configuration management activities.
Provide technical oversight to facility modifications, infrastructure upgrades, and asset lifecycle management activities.
Support planning, risk management, and progress reporting activities associated with engineering delivery.
Support installation, commissioning, and testing activities where required to ensure engineering solutions are successfully implemented.The Individual
We’re looking for people who can show:

Degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Engineering expertise within a highly regulated or safety-critical industry.
Leading engineering teams or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities.
Delivering engineering solutions across the full asset lifecycle including design, modification, maintenance, and operational support.
Understanding of engineering governance, technical assurance, and configuration management.Desirable Attributes:

Understanding of the nuclear industry and/or other safety-critical environments.
Supporting infrastructure or facility-based engineering projects.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or process systems associated with industrial facilities.
Working within defence or MoD environments supporting asset lifecycle management.The Benefits:

Salary circa £70 000 per annum
Training and Development
Career progressionDoes this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

Working with Certain Advantage
We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it.
We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips
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Reference: 225406770

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