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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Millbank Holdings

Warrington

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Full time

28 days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a skilled Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a forward-thinking engineering consultancy. In this hybrid role, you will oversee the engineering configuration and maintain design integrity throughout the lifecycle of nuclear defense projects. Your leadership will be crucial in managing customer relationships and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. This long-term contract offers a unique chance to contribute to impactful projects while working in a dynamic environment. If you are driven to challenge the status quo and deliver high performance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on nuclear projects.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Manage customer relationships and ensure effective communication.
  • Produce and review technical documentation and calculations.
  • Identify and apply relevant engineering procedures and standards.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Problem Solving
CAD Tools

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer with a passion for delivering nuclear defence projects?

Do you have experience leading mechanical packages through the design lifecycle?

Are you looking for a secure, long term contract?

If so, please apply today!

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has opened up for an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer. You will have a role that's out of the ordinary, maintaining the engineering configuration and ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is upheld throughout the design lifecycle.

This is a Contract role that has been deemed inside IR35.
Duration: 12 months (minimum)
This role will be based in Warrington - Hybrid.

Your duties and responsibilities will be:

  1. Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and ensure the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress.
  2. Ensure procedures, codes, and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities.
  3. Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately.
  4. Produce, review, and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation, and technical reports as assigned.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

  1. You are someone who owns and delivers, champions high performance, and is courageous to challenge the status quo.
  2. Knowledge of CAD tools and General Engineering Drawing Practice.
  3. Ability to build strong and influential relationships with key stakeholders.
  4. Experience leading a team.
  5. Nuclear experience is not a necessity; we welcome applications from all engineering backgrounds.

It's great if you also have the following:

  1. Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  2. Holds or has the ability to obtain Chartered status.

The setting for the role:
Risks and Hazards are in line with working on a nuclear licensed site, which can include nuclear fuel, radiation, chemicals and gases, high voltage equipment, moving vehicles, flammable materials, high pressure circuits, steam, and high noise and vibration levels. A full site induction will be provided, and all safety requirements must be adhered to when entering the site.

Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new opportunity with a leading engineering consultancy and think you have the skills and experience our client is seeking, then apply today to avoid missing out!

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK. Millbank is proud to be a member of the 'Disability Confident Scheme'. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

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