Mechanical Engineer (CCGT)

InterGen; Coryton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company based in Coryton is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to manage mechanical assets, support CCGT operations, and drive performance improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background and experience in power plant operations. Collaboration is vital in this role, which supports a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. The company offers various benefits, including bonuses and educational assistance programs, aiming for a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Pension Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background and CCGT experience required.
• Coordinate and supervise hydrocarbon asset maintenance.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical engineering assets and maintenance schedules.
• Investigate and resolve plant issues with operation teams.
• Drive performance improvement projects to meet KPIs.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Experience with CCGT power plants

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (CCGT)
Coryton, Essex, England, United Kingdom

The Role

At InterGen, we’re proud of our culture – one built on teamwork, operational excellence and having health and safety at the heart of what we do. We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Coryton Power Station. We are expanding our Engineering team to strengthen our technical capability and support the long‑term performance of our recently upgraded plant.

We’re looking for someone with a strong mechanical engineering background, CCGT experience and a proactive mindset. If you’re collaborative, solutions‑focused, and ready to make a real impact in a high performing environment, we’d love to hear from you!

The Coryton Team

The Coryton team is a group of highly skilled individuals focused on delivering safe, reliable, and cost‑effective energy. We manage the operations and maintenance of our Combined Cycle Power Plant, striving for high reliability and continuous improvement through our team mindset, knowledge, skills, and passion. Our goal is to deliver sustainable generation and become a flexible, effective, and reliable power plant to support a diverse yet connected electricity supply system.

Coryton is a friendly, sociable, and exciting environment and when we’re not hard at work, you can expect regular company‑funded social events and seasonal gatherings, or time spent raising funds for our chosen charities.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the Mechanical Engineering assets such as steam and gas turbines, generators, HRSG, pressure system, gas pipeline and associated balance of plant equipment
• Manage the major mechanical assets, define and arrange periodic maintenance, develop and address recommendations, monitor ongoing health and progress project work from inception to completion
• Co-ordinating, planning and supervising the execution of outages and projects from budget development to planning and execution
• Liaise with the maintenance and operation teams to investigate plant issues and implement solutions, in particular resolving reliability issues
• Drive performance improvement projects to deliver against KPIs, including setting, tracking and communicating
• Support the wider InterGen teams on short terms secondments where appropriate
• Support initiatives as directed by the Engineering Manager
• Attend relevant training and industry conferences to ensure knowledge and expertise is current
• Provide suitable cover for other Engineers and the Engineering Manager in their absence
• To be on call and to change working patterns where necessary in order to support the team and meet the needs of the business

Why you?

As our new Mechanical Engineer, you’ll bring solid knowledge and experience of CCGT power plant operations, and maintenance of gas/steam turbines and HSRG’s. You combine theoretical understanding with practical experience in the design, assembly, and upkeep of plant equipment, and you thrive on solving engineering challenges.

Collaboration is key – you have an appreciation of your colleagues and work well across disciplines to deliver asset strategies that drive long‑term plant performance. You’re proactive, solutions‑focused, and comfortable working in a small team environment, including providing on‑call and out‑of‑hours support to keep Coryton running smoothly. You embrace our “Think Differently” culture by challenging the norm, sharing fresh ideas, and continuously seeking improvements. This role would suit someone who is ambitious about progressing to Chartered Engineer status, so if you’re ready to develop yourself and make a real impact in a high performing team, we’d love to hear from you!

Education/Experience

• Degree qualified in an Engineering or related discipline is preferred, however other Engineering qualifications may be considered if evidenced by suitable practical experience within the power or similar industry
• Solid understanding of all HSE aspects it’s a fundamental requirement – NEBOSH or IOSH qualification would be advantageous but is not essential
• A minimum of five years power industry experience would be desirable but experience within heavy industry and/or technical production environments would be considered
• Experience of project management from concept to closure is preferred

What we offer

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Savings Platform
• Maternity / Paternity benefits
• Educational Assistance Programmes

Why InterGen?

No matter where you are working at InterGen, you will be part of a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork are championed.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and you will help us foster a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes and help shape our culture.

We provide a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees. We are open to candidates wanting to work part‑time or full‑time, on a permanent or fixed term contract basis. We believe in each person’s potential and we’ll help you with yours by offering the development resources you need to advance your career.

With the strength of our company and reputation behind you, a culture of high‑performance that motivates you and the freedom to drive your career your way, our shared purpose and values will inspire you to make an impact in an organisation whose vision is working towards a world with stable and dependable energy for generations.

To apply, please fill in the application form here.