Mechanical Lead Test engineer- Energy

Description

• Oversee fire barrier testing and environmental fire qualification activities.
• Coordinate structural testing activities (e.g., modular frame corners, reinforced concrete).
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of structural and environmental test programmes.
• Provide technical oversight and act as the intelligent customer throughout the full test lifecycle
• Conduct internal planning and interface with engineering, systems, and project management teams.
• Manage supplier and contract performance to ensure delivery to cost, schedule, and technical baseline.
• Manage test rig design, working with suppliers to define, review, and approve test setups.
• Own the test scope from ambiguous requirements through to completion, reporting, and verification.

Requirements

• A strong systems thinker able to turn high-level requirements into clear test strategies.
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage risk in dynamic engineering environments.
• Experience with fire testing or environmental qualification programmes.
• Proven experience delivering structural, civil, mechanical, or environmental tests.
• Detail-oriented, delivery-focused, and confident in decision-making.
• Familiarity with rig design, experimental setups, or large-scale structural testing.
• Comfortable leading complex technical programmes.
• An effective communicator, skilled at stakeholder engagement.
• Experienced in structural, civil, mechanical, or environmental test environments.
• Background in regulated or safety-critical industries.
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete, impact testing, fire testing, or harsh environment qualification.
• Experience in supplier management and contract oversight within technical projects.
• Strong background in mechanical test, systems engineering and technical test leadership.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Skilled in planning, verification, and risk-based delivery management.

Benefits

• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• A competitive salary
• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Pension Scheme
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• Private Medical & Travel Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance