Certain Advantage
Mechanical Engineering Lead
Mechanical Engineering Lead at Certain Advantage, based in Plymouth, South West England, paying £60,000 - £75,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £60,000 - £75,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · Hybrid
- Location
- Plymouth, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Mechanical Engineer
About 40% above the going rate for mechanical engineer
Reference 57430693
About the role
Certain Advantage is hiring for a Head of Mechanical Systems - UK Defencebased in the Southwest area.
This role is on a permanent basis and is hybrid-based.
The Company
We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries—from Power Generation, Rail and more.
Does this sound like your next career move?
If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role?
The Role:
This role is for a Head of Mechanical Systems - UK Defence—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.
You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:
- Support engineering delivery across the full project lifecycle including concept development, design, implementation, commissioning, and operational support.
- Review and approve technical documentation
- Support configuration management activities.
- Provide technical oversight to facility modifications, infrastructure upgrades, and asset lifecycle management activities.
- Support planning, risk management, and progress reporting activities associated with engineering delivery.
- Support installation, commissioning, and testing activities where required to ensure engineering solutions are successfully implemented.
We’re looking for people who can show:
- Degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Engineering expertise within a highly regulated or safety-critical industry.
- Leading engineering teams or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities.
- Delivering engineering solutions across the full asset lifecycle including design, modification, maintenance, and operational support.
- Understanding of engineering governance, technical assurance, and configuration management.
- Understanding of the nuclear industry and/or other safety-critical environments.
- Supporting infrastructure or facility-based engineering projects.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or process systems associated with industrial facilities.
- Working within defence or MoD environments supporting asset lifecycle management.
- Salary circa £75 000 per annum
- Training and Development
- Career progression
Working with Certain Advantage
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Reference: 57430693 · Posted 7 hours ago · Closes 4 Nov 2026 · Listed via Certain Advantage
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