Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Croydon

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE) + Benefits

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for a challenging leadership role in a cutting-edge engineering environment? Do you thrive in a hands-on setting, managing a team and driving innovation? If so, this is the opportunity for you!

Why Join Us?

Our client is a specialist in intelligent drive technology and systems, providing high-efficiency and reliable solutions to industries such as Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, Marine, Rail, and Commercial Vehicles. With a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, they offer full aftermarket support, including spare parts supply, repairs, and overhaul services through a highly skilled workshop and field service team.

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to take a pivotal role within the Engineering team. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will serve as the bridge between leadership and the engineering team, ensuring technical excellence and innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and managing the Engineering team’s day-to-day workload and workshop activities.
• Providing expert mechanical engineering support, including failure analysis and condition assessments.
• Reviewing and approving engineering reports, method statements, and design proposals.
• Overseeing reverse engineering projects, component testing, and material analysis.
• Ensuring compliance with British / ISO / RISAS standards and safety-critical requirements.
• Supporting junior engineers and workshop technicians in their development and daily tasks.
• Assisting with supplier approvals, quality control, and process improvements.
• Deputising for the Head of Engineering when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a mechanically biased engineering discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years in professional engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Industry Knowledge: Exposure to industries such as Rail, Marine, Power Generation, or Oil & Gas.
• Technical Skills: Strong expertise in general engineering, reverse engineering, unit testing, and problem-solving.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with CAD packages such as Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, and Team Centre.
• Standards & Compliance: Knowledge of BS 8888, ISO 9001:2015, and production/manufacturing processes.
• Leadership & Communication: A hands-on, proactive, and adaptable approach with strong mentoring skills.
• Commercial Awareness: Understanding the impact of engineering decisions on business performance.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience)
• Annual Bonus (pro-rata for year of joining)
• Work-Life Balance: 36.5-hour work week (Monday – Friday, early Friday finish!)
• Generous Leave: 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Health & Wellbeing: Private healthcare, dental cover, life assurance
• Financial Perks: Pension scheme (3% EE / 6% ER), salary/bonus sacrifice options
• Extras: Cycle-to-work scheme and more!

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are passionate about mechanical engineering and leadership, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become part of a forward-thinking company where your expertise and innovation will make a real impact!