Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer (OLDE-38) Sheffield, England

Job Title: Lead Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The Lead Engineer is responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions across design-led projects. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, ensuring that engineering outputs meet both client requirements and industry standards.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Lead Engineer plays a critical role in driving project success and maintaining technical integrity.

• Lead and coordinate all engineering planning activities across assigned projects
• Chair and facilitate engineering design reviews, ensuring alignment with project objectives and standards
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Engineers and Project Engineers
• Oversee workload distribution and ensure timely delivery of engineering outputs
• Produce and review engineering deliverables, including:
  • Detailed and general arrangement drawings
  • Engineering calculations and analyses
  • Finite Element (FE) models and other computer-based assessments
  • Risk assessments and design evaluations
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Technical specifications
• Develop innovative engineering solutions from high-level or ambiguous requirements
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes, standards (Type A &
  
  B), and best practices
• Review and verify engineering work produced by others, including validation from first principles
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all engineering outputs
• Demonstrate strong understanding of manufacturing processes
• Produce designs that are practical, manufacturable, and cost‑effective
• Ensure drawings clearly communicate fabrication intent (e.g., weld sizing, tolerances, assembly requirements)
• Act as a key technical interface with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Communicate complex engineering concepts clearly and professionally
• Support project delivery through effective collaboration and problem‑solving

• It is your responsibility to work in a safe manner to promote personal safety and the safety of others to prevent accidents occurring and report all near misses.
• Move materials safely and carefully using the correct mechanical lifting method.
• Use the appropriate PPE and ensure it is in good condition, replace when required.
• Follow the company’s Health & Safety Policy at all times.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Degree in an engineering discipline (or HNC/HND with substantial relevant experience)
• Minimum of 10 years’ industry experience post-qualification
• Proven experience in design-led engineering roles with responsibility for coordinating deliverables
• Strong working knowledge of engineering standards, codes of practice, and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to develop, analyse, and validate engineering designs
• Experience supervising or mentoring engineering staff
• Candidates should be working toward CEng and hold at least Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status
• Ability to interpret and apply complex engineering standards
• Proficiency in producing and reviewing engineering drawings and models (software training can be provided)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and decision‑making capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of:
Senior Engineer, Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineering, Multi‑skilled Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Experienced Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Lead Engineer may also be considered for this role.