Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Type:
Permanent
Job Sector:
Engineering
Region:
North West
Location:
Chorley
Salary:
£60,000 to £70,000 per annum
Posted:
31/10/2024
Recruiter:
ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd
Job Ref:
BBBH25986

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a bespoke engineering provider who specialise in offering solutions to the nuclear and defence sectors. They are currently looking to recruit a Principle Mechanical Engineer for its Chorley site.

The Principle Mechanical Engineer will actively lead design teams, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality engineering solutions. The role comes with a salary of up to �70,000 per annum (or �60 an hour, if contractor).

If you’re a Principle Mechanical Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer you will:

* Lead and supervise multidisciplinary engineering design teams, providing technical direction and oversight.
* Encourage a collaborative work environment that emphasises continuous learning and improvement.
* Support the Engineering Manager by monitoring engineering activities to meet cost, schedule, quality, and safety standards.
* Coordinate project schedules, resources, and budgets, and adjust project plans as necessary to meet timelines and cost targets.
* Identify, assess, and address technical risks, escalating issues as needed.
* Conduct design reviews to ensure engineering deliverables meet applicable regulations and quality standards.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

* Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in an engineering discipline.
* Proven leadership in a collaborative engineering environment.
* Deep knowledge of relevant safety, health, and environmental legislation (e.g., Machinery Directive, LOLER, PUWER, CDM).

Salary and benefits of the Principle Mechanical Engineer role

* Salary up to �70,000 or �60 an hour for contractors
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Health Care package and other benefits

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Contact Details:
ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd
Tel: 02393910070
Fax: 02392 288 288
Contact: Solin Rajab
Email:

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