Principal Mechanical Engineer

Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a key client operating within the UK nuclear sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well\-established programme of work supporting a range of high\-profile nuclear projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of complex engineering solutions within a highly regulated environment, providing technical leadership and supporting multidisciplinary project teams.

Whether you are seeking a permanent position or a contract opportunity, this role offers long\-term project work and the chance to contribute to critical national infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical engineering and design activities across major nuclear projects.


• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams.


• Develop and review engineering designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.


• Support multidisciplinary project delivery within complex and highly regulated environments.


• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety requirements and client specifications.


• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.


• Contribute to engineering reviews, risk assessments and technical decision\-making processes.

• Extensive experience as a Principal Mechanical Engineer, Lead Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer.


• Strong background within the nuclear industry.


• Proven experience delivering mechanical engineering and design solutions on complex projects.


• Experience working within EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) environments or other highly regulated industries.


• Demonstrable ability to lead technical delivery and support multidisciplinary engineering teams.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience supporting major nuclear new\-build, decommissioning or defence programmes.


• Familiarity with UK nuclear regulations and standards.


• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.

• Opportunity to work on high\-profile nuclear programmes.


• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.


• Long\-term project pipeline and career development opportunities.


• Available as either a permanent staff position or contract engagement.


• Collaborative and technically challenging environment.

• Warrington\-based role


• Hybrid working available


• Contract opportunities deemed Inside IR35

Thank you

Pay: £60,000\.00\-£75,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• On\-site parking


• Private medical insurance


• Work from home

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