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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Posted: 05/11/25
Recruiter:Insignis
Reference:3021471316
Type:Contract
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£60 Hourly
Location:Bristol
Description:

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Warrington/Bristol

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Inside IR35

Rate: 60 p/h

Type: Hybrid

Location: Warrington or Bristol

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team.
Are you the kind of engineer who looks at a complex challenge and thinks, "Let's make it better - and cleaner"? Do you thrive when solving problems others call impossible? Then this sounds like the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Promote effective collaboration across Engineering and other functional teams.
  • Support customer management and relationship development, helping to resolve technical and delivery issues and ensuring customers are kept fully informed of progress.
  • Ensure all engineering procedures, codes, and standards are correctly identified and applied.
  • Identify and manage risks associated with engineering tasks and projects. Produce, review, and approve engineering deliverables including calculations, analyses, drawings, models, and technical documentation.
  • Assess and manage design changes, concessions, and technical queries to maintain design integrity.
  • Maintain engineering configuration control and ensure the overall design intent is preserved throughout the lifecycle.
  • Evaluate and resolve technical issues, recommending improvements and innovative solutions.
  • Provide technical support to Project Managers in planning, controlling, and delivering engineering tasks and projects.
  • Make sound engineering decisions within delegated authority and act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when required.
  • Promote and adhere to Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and procedures, including Diversity & Inclusion and Performance & Development processes.

Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Engineering.
  • Knowledge of CAD tools and general engineering drawing practice.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A drive to challenge, improve, and deliver excellence - whatever your background.
  • Nuclear knowledge is preferred but not essential
  • Must be able to achieve SC clearance
  • Holds or has the ability to obtain Chartered Status

What's in it for you?

  • Collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
  • Continuous learning via Expleo Academy accredited training.
  • Competitive company benefits.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to the UK's Net Zero future.
  • The chance to work with an equal opportunities employer

If you're a Principal Mechanical Engineer, ready to take on your next role, then please apply below with your CV.



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