Mechanical Engineering Lead - Reading, UKContract: 12 MonthsPay Rate: £56.91/ph - £75.31/phOur client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Lead to play a pivotal role in a major petrochemical and refinery upgrade programme. This is an exciting opportunity to guide the technical definition of a world-scale mixed-feed steam cracker and associated refinery enhancements, ensuring designs are safe, operable, and cost-effective while supporting ambitious project objectives.Role OverviewAs the Mechanical Engineering Lead, you''ll represent the client within a joint venture project management team, working closely with contractors to optimise scope, manage technical risk, and deliver engineering solutions that meet standards and performance expectations. You''ll bring extensive experience in mechanical and static equipment engineering, enabling you to challenge, influence, and support decisions across the pre-FEED and FEED stages.Key ResponsibiitiesProvide technical leadership and engineering guidance aligned with project objectives.Steward contractor performance and ensure design development reflects value improvement and capital efficiency.Evaluate new technologies and ensure appropriate qualification and assessment.Own and develop engineering standards, philosophies, specifications, and procedures for mechanical and static equipment.Ensure technical definition is complete and meets FEL maturity expectations.Support development and evaluation of FEED and EPC scopes of ..... full job details .....