Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Warrington (Hybrid Working Available)
Employment Type: Permanent or Contract (Inside IR35)
Sector: Nuclear

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a key client operating within the UK nuclear sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established programme of work supporting a range of high-profile nuclear projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of complex engineering solutions within a highly regulated environment, providing technical leadership and supporting multidisciplinary project teams.

Whether you are seeking a permanent position or a contract opportunity, this role offers long-term project work and the chance to contribute to critical national infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical engineering and design activities across major nuclear projects.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams.

• Develop and review engineering designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.

• Support multidisciplinary project delivery within complex and highly regulated environments.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety requirements and client specifications.

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.

• Contribute to engineering reviews, risk assessments and technical decision-making processes.

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience as a Principal Mechanical Engineer, Lead Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer.

• Strong background within the nuclear industry.

• Proven experience delivering mechanical engineering and design solutions on complex projects.

• Experience working within EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) environments or other highly regulated industries.

• Demonstrable ability to lead technical delivery and support multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting major nuclear new-build, decommissioning or defence programmes.

• Familiarity with UK nuclear regulations and standards.

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on high-profile nuclear programmes.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.

• Long-term project pipeline and career development opportunities.

• Available as either a permanent staff position or contract engagement.

• Collaborative and technically challenging environment.

Location & Working Arrangement

• Warrington-based role

• Hybrid working available

• Contract opportunities deemed Inside IR35

If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for your next challenge within the nuclear sector, we would be keen to hear from you. Please submit your latest CV for consideration.