Mechanical Engineer – Asset Optimisation & Maintenance (Energy / E&P Operator)

Location: London / South East / Hampshire (Hybrid / Site Based)
Type: Permanent Staff Role

The Opportunity

A leading energy operator is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join its growing team, playing a key role in the optimisation, maintenance, and long-term performance of mechanical assets across its portfolio.

This position offers the chance to work on a diverse range of asset optimisation projects, combining strategic thinking with hands-on engineering expertise to improve reliability, efficiency, and safety across the full asset lifecycle. You’ll be directly contributing to the development of industry-leading maintenance strategies while helping to shape future growth in the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical asset optimisation projects, supporting both planned and unplanned outages across the company’s energy infrastructure.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of mechanical maintenance strategies, risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.

• Ensure full legal compliance and operational excellence, particularly in line with Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) and relevant standards including SAFed.

• Support development of long-term strategic spares holding policies, stock management processes, and procurement plans for mechanical assets.

• Provide technical expertise to support mechanical and boiler maintenance contract negotiations, contractor performance reviews, and vendor management.

• Collaborate closely with Operations & Maintenance teams across the business to foster a culture of teamwork, shared learning, and continuous improvement.

• Promote and embed a strong process safety culture across the organisation.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Relevant degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

• Significant experience working with boilers and auxiliary plant, ideally within the power generation and/or heat generation sectors.

• Strong knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR), SAFed guidelines, and mechanical asset compliance requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to act as a subject matter expert on mechanical engineering issues across multiple sites and projects.

• Experience with District Heating Networks.

• Hands-on knowledge of Industrial / Commercial Grade Heat Pumps.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

The Offer

• Competitive salary package with excellent benefits.

• Opportunity to work for a growing operator with ambitious expansion plans in the energy sector.

• Exposure to diverse and technically challenging projects.

• Hybrid work model with multiple site locations in London, South East and Hampshire.

• Clear progression pathways and ongoing professional development opportunities.