Principal Mechanical Engineer – Defence Nuclear (Hybrid UK)

We Served; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering company is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer with significant experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex technical projects. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and focuses on enhancing operational resilience in Defence Nuclear initiatives. Candidates should hold an engineering degree and have a strong background in technical supervision and customer engagement. The position provides competitive salaries and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and technical specialists.
• Strong background in producing detailed engineering outputs.
• Expertise in ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Track record of effective customer engagement and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Supervise and mentor engineers, ensuring performance and development.
• Liaise with customers and communicate project progress effectively.
• Oversee compliance of engineering outputs with relevant standards.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental standards across projects.

Skills

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Complex project delivery

Technical supervision and mentorship

Customer engagement

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

A leading nuclear engineering company is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer with significant experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex technical projects. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and focuses on enhancing operational resilience in Defence Nuclear initiatives. Candidates should hold an engineering degree and have a strong background in technical supervision and customer engagement. The position provides competitive salaries and a generous benefits package.