Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job description

What you need to know about the role

This exciting opportunity will see you lead the mechanical engineering aspects of the organisation whilst setting standards and determining strategy for safety, maintenance and investment.

This is an important role within the company as it establishes and directs policy and strategy for our plants relating to mechanical engineering and is the final reference and technical authority on all such matters. Ensuring compliance with all statutory legislation, business policies, regulations and standards throughout the implementation of the design, construction and operation where applicable is paramount as safety is our number one priority.

Attracting and retaining talented Engineers for the future is a key part of the role and you will facilitate the IMechE professional accreditation scheme and be responsible for employee and graduate development.

Providing figurehead leadership for mechanical professionals across the business makes this a challenging and rewarding role in a company that employs a wide range of technologies in numerous process plants.

What we need to know about you

We are looking for a strong leader, someone with significant experience as a qualified mechanical engineer and also experience at mid/senior management level. You need to be capable of managing and directing a team of senior engineers employed to manage all aspects of mechanical engineering.

Educated to degree level in mechanical engineering or associated degree, you should also be a chartered member of the appropriate professional institution. In addition, we're looking for someone who has proven experience in handling multi-disciplined resources and a large task portfolio, wide knowledge of the steel business or other heavy industry together with a working knowledge of contracting and engineering activities.

You need to have a broad knowledge of engineering, process operations and project management to enable you to establish strategies and policies and be aware of emerging technologies, equipment and direction in the markets in order to gain commercial advantage for the business.

What we can offer you

We're proud of the outstanding package of benefits we offer our people. Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy will include:

* Entry into our defined contribution company pension scheme

* Up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

* Company car

* Private family medical insurance and much, much more!

We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.

What you need to know about us

We continue to transform as a business and we're looking for passionate, hard-working, ambitious and dedicated people who want to be part of our journey.

We are a world leader in the production of raw materials - producing over 2.8 million tonnes of it every year. Our steel is, and continues to be, fundamental in creating iconic, awe-inspiring structures around the world. It helps people travel, work, eat and socialise every day. More importantly it also helps keep us safe.

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