At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical strategy and ensure safe operation of plant assets in a dynamic energy environment.
- Company: Join a leading energy company focused on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Earn up to £85,000 with private medical insurance, bonuses, and a competitive pension.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for external training and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience in power generation.
Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Mechanical Strategy Team Leader to be based at its CCGT site in Kent or in North London. Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. The Mechanical Strategy Team Leader role comes with a salary of up to £85,000 + medical + bonus. If you are an experienced Mechanical Team Leader, who has worked on medium and long-term strategy, ideally with PSSR knowledge then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Strategy Team Leader role
- Develop and implement governance, risk, and compliance strategies to ensure the safe and responsible operation of mechanical plant assets in line with relevant management systems, standards, and legislation.
- Lead the development and delivery of mechanical engineering business plans, ensuring alignment with wider operational objectives while managing operational and capital expenditure budgets.
- Manage mechanical projects and planned outages from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets.
- Develop and execute contract strategies, leading technical and commercial discussions with suppliers and managing contractor performance throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Establish, review, and optimise maintenance strategies to improve mechanical asset reliability, compliance, availability, and cost performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through root cause investigations, audits, benchmarking, and the implementation of industry best practice.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to a team of engineers, technicians, apprentices, and graduates, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and engineering standards while promoting a proactive and positive safety culture.
- Lead technical reviews, plant modifications, and design change activities, ensuring robust engineering governance and effective implementation.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external partners to optimise plant performance and support business objectives.
Professional qualifications
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, or HNC/HND qualified with significant relevant industry experience.
- Strong mechanical engineering experience within power generation, heavy industry, manufacturing, or another asset-intensive environment.
- Experience with Boilers, Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs), pressure systems, and PSSR compliance is highly desirable.
- Proven track record of managing projects, outages, or maintenance programmes in complex industrial settings.
- Strong understanding of contract management, supplier performance, and commercial risk.
- Knowledge of maintenance best practices and computerised maintenance management systems, ideally SAP.
- NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification is desirable.
Personal skills
- An engaging and collaborative leader who motivates, coaches, and develops high-performing teams.
- A confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
- A proactive and solutions-focused individual who challenges conventional thinking and drives continuous improvement.
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Strategy Team Leader role
- Starting salary of up to c. £85,000.
- Benefits package including private medical insurance, bonus and very competitive pension contributions.
- Opportunity to work for a leading energy company with external training opportunities.
Mechanical Strategy Team Leader in Strood employer: Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
Astute offers a dynamic and supportive work environment for the Mechanical Strategy Team Leader role, located at a leading energy company's CCGT site in Kent or North London. With a competitive salary of up to £85,000, comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a strong pension scheme, employees are encouraged to grow through external training opportunities. The company fosters a high-performance culture, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Contact Details:
Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
