Responsible Mechanical Engineer

Responsible Mechanical Engineer Teesside Permanent I'm recruiting for a Responsible Mechanical Engineer to join the engineering leadership team at a major industrial manufacturing site in Teesside. This is a senior technical authority role, responsible for ensuring the site's mechanical assets remain safe, compliant, reliable and fit for purpose, while supporting long-term asset integrity and engineering strategy.

You'll have responsibility a cross areas including: Mechanical asset integrity covering fixed and rotating equipment Pressure systems integrity, including PSSR and COMAH requirements Engineering standards, technical governance and regulatory compliance Approval of repairs and modifications to EHS-critical equipment Asset life planning and engineering improvement strategies Working with external engineering specialists, inspection bodies and the Competent Authority Supporting CAPEX, maintenance and asset renewal strategies Leading and developing mechanical engineering duty holders and technical teams Mechanical

What we're looking for

You'll need to be a Degree-qualified, Chartered Engineer with 10+ years' engineering experience, ideally within chemical, petrochemical, process or other high-hazard manufacturing environments. Strong experience with Upper Tier COMAH sites, mechanical integrity, pressure systems and PSSR is particularly important, alongside knowledge of standards such as ASME, API and HSE/HSG guidance.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineering professional looking to take on a genuine technical authority and engineering leadership position within a major Teesside industrial operation. Interested? Drop me a message for more information or a confidential discussion.

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