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Senior Mechanical Engineer Leadership Role | South London | 60,000 70,000 + Bonus + BenefitsAre you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for leading teams, delivering engineering excellence, and solving complex mechanical problems? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation based in South London, offering long-term career progression, hands-on involvement, and technical leadership.This site-based, full-time permanent role is ideal for a technically skilled engineer who enjoys balancing hands-on engineering with leadership, team development, and quality assurance. What Youll Be Doing:Oversee and guide the daily activities of the engineering team, including workshop operations.Conduct failure analysis, support condition assessments, and contribute to first article inspections (FAIs).Drive process improvements and support in safety-critical environments.Mentor junior engineers and technicians, ensuring continuous technical development. What Youll Need:Minimum HNC/HND in a mechanically biased discipline.At least 10 years of professional mechanical engineering experience, with 5+ years in team leadership.Strong engineering knowledge across sectors like rail, marine, power generation, and oil & gas.Hands-on experience with mechanical driveline components (gearboxes, couplings, shafts, etc.) is advantageous.Familiarity with CAD tools such as Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, and Teamcenter.Solid understanding of BS 8888, ISO 9001:2015, manufacturing, and production processes.Commercial awareness and a proactive, hands-on attitude. Desirable Traits:Passion for engineering and mentoring.Confident communicator, both technically and conversationally.Able to manage multiple projects and lead from the front. Whats on Offer:Salary: 60,000 70,000 (depending on experience)Bonus Scheme (pro rata for first year)25 days holidayPension: 3% employee / 6% employerPrivate Healthcare & DentalLife AssuranceCycle to Work SchemeFlexible Hours: 36.5-hour work week (MonFri)This is a brilliant opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to step into a leadership position, influence engineering standards, and work on high-impact projects across diverse industries.Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career!