Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location: Southeast involving frequent nationwide travel

Salary: £60,601-£73,963 + Company Car/ Car Allowance

At E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) UK, we are leading the way in the UK's energy transition, playing a pivotal role in achieving net zero. We specialise in delivering innovative, sustainable energy infrastructure, including heat networks that provide efficient, low-carbon heating solutions to communities and businesses. With our projects, we are reducing carbon footprints and driving forward the shift to cleaner energy. Join us and be part of a team that’s not just imagining a greener future but actively building it.

We’re looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Asset Optimisation Governance (AOG) team. You’ll play a key role in delivering expert mechanical engineering support across the EIS portfolio — with a focus on optimising the performance of heat and power plant assets, associated mechanical systems, and pipework.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to mechanical asset optimisation projects across EIS, including supporting planned and unplanned outages.
• Provide expert mechanical engineering advice across heat and power assets, auxiliary plant, and mechanical pipework systems.
• Support the development and delivery of risk-based maintenance strategies and ensure compliance with PSSR and SAFed standards.
• Assist with mechanical and boiler maintenance contract management, including technical input into procurement and contractor performance reviews.
• Define and deliver mechanical engineering solutions to improve asset performance within defined project budgets and objectives.
• Act as a Technical Authority for mechanical asset governance, supporting the update of IMS documents and safety rules.
• Collaborate closely with O&M teams, Design teams, and other AOG teams to foster a culture of Process Safety and continuous improvement.
• Support incident investigations, Panels of Inquiry, and lessons learned exercises across EIS sites.
• Ensure all work is aligned with financial standards and procurement principles.

• A relevant Mechanical Engineering degree, HNC, or equivalent.
• Significant experience with boilers and auxiliary mechanical plant in the power or heat generation sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of PSSR regulations and SAFed guidance for steam and hot water boilers.
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects and working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to diagnose operational problems, develop innovative solutions, and manage complex contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce clear reports.
• Business financial awareness and experience managing project budgets.
• Full UK/EU Driving Licence.

It would be great if you had

• Knowledge of District Heating Networks.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience with Industrial/Commercial Heat Pumps.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Experience delivering technical training in mechanical or boiler engineering topics.