Principal Mechanical Engineer

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.