Principal Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to work on a long term contract in the Chorley area/Hybrid.

Rate is c 50-61 Ltd per hour (depending on experience)

The role is working Monday to Thursday (typically 2 days in the office, 2 days working from home).

Duties for the Principal Mechanical Engineer:

• Lead mechanical design projects, ensuring solutions meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

• Support the Engineering Manager with project reporting, bid preparation, scheduling, and change control.

• Plan and coordinate engineering activities, tracking progress against scope, budget, and timeline.

• Identify risks, technical issues, and improvement opportunities, implementing corrective or recovery actions where needed.

• Oversee preparation of design documentation, specifications, and analysis plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

• Ensure robust application of nuclear and conventional safety principles and design risk assessments.

• Maintain effective control of engineering interfaces, design data, and configuration management systems.

If you are interested in the Principal Mechanical Engineer role, please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment or press APPLY NOW!