Engineering Team Leader - Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and inspirational Engineering Team Leader to manage a highly specialist team of MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation) engineers. You will lead and develop the team to deliver technical activities that support maintenance, refurbishment and new‑build projects across a diverse and complex asset base.

The role has a clear strategic focus. You will contribute to asset, maintenance and investment strategies, using performance data and risk‑based thinking to improve reliability, resilience and value for money, while supporting improvement initiatives and leading change across the MEICA portfolio.

You will be accountable for planning and delivering maintenance activities through a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) and responding effectively to equipment failures, working closely with maintenance framework partners. You will provide strong technical and people leadership, ensuring all MEICA activities meet required technical, safety, legal, environmental and operational standards.

Covering a wide geographical area and varied range of assets, the role requires balancing day‑to‑day operational delivery with longer‑term objectives. You will be part of a national community of practice, working with peers and assurance teams to share learning and drive continuous improvement.

Responding to incidents is a key part of the role. You will hold an incident role and provide business continuity support when required (training and support provided).

• Proven MEICA engineering experience, with team leadership responsibility
• Strong technical judgement and understanding of safety and compliance
• Experience managing maintenance using a CMMS
• Ability to contribute to strategic planning and improvement
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach

Our MEICA team is a multi‑skilled, specialist group of engineers and support staff delivering expert technical advice to operational teams. As part of a regionally dispersed team, you’ll collaborate with a broad range of technical and project colleagues. Reporting to the MEICA Operations Manager, you’ll join the South MEICA hub, working with peers to enhance MEICA delivery while building strong links with local operational teams.

We’re seeking a chartered mechanical or electrical engineer with proven leadership experience and a strong understanding of MEICA asset management. You’ll be confident communicating complex asset, risk, and performance issues to a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll also bring solid knowledge of MEICA maintenance management and demonstrate experience in:

• Leading and developing people
• Managing and embedding change
• Influencing and persuading stakeholders
• Working with customers and partners
• Incident and operational risk management
• Maintenance and asset management strategies
• Technical support across 24/7 operational assets

Salary: £54,940 (plus £9,750 for Chartered MEICA engineer registered with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) – pro‑rata if part time). Some travel will be required over 2 geographical areas, including office and site visits. Interviews will be held week commencing 22nd June, with detailed information sent to the successful candidates. Successful applicants will be required to complete onboarding checks prior to starting, which can take an average of 25 working days.

Role specific license requirements:
Full UK Driving Licence.
Role specific professional membership requirements:
Chartered IET or IMechE.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. For questions relating to this role, please contact Jonathan.

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