Hybrid Principal Mechanical Engineer, Platform Systems Lead

JAM; Coventry; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

JAM in Coventry is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a 6-month contract with 2-3 days on site. The role centers on supporting Platform Systems and progressing designs to the next gateway review.

You will develop and review analysis and deliverables, and manage project plans while resolving engineering issues. The candidate should have demonstrable experience delivering mechanical systems through the lifecycle, including specifying mechanical equipment (diesel generators preferred) and

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering mechanical systems through the engineering lifecycle.
• Ability to specify mechanical equipment and components (diesel generators preferred).
• Proven capability to review supplier documentation and endorse design evidence.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions to meet time, cost, and quality milestones.
• Manage requirements and acceptance criteria for a system or product.
• Understand contractual and performance requirements across design, build, integration, installation and commissioning tasks.
• Produce documentation for design reviews (diagrams, specifications, calculations, evidence).
• Ensure design proving evidence is complete and endorsed by the appropriate authority.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, safety, environmental and company processes and documentation.
• Conduct design reviews and present to customers.
• Provide technical support for performance and acceptance activities, including supplier handover to customer acceptance.
• Review supplier documentation and capture it properly.
• Assist with estimates for scope, resources, bids and project planning.
• Support Certificate of Design activities and communicate complex technical arguments clearly.
• Deliver technical input to build activities, defect resolution, and change management.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Engineering lifecycle

Design reviews

System integration

Technical documentation

Job description

JAM in Coventry is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a 6-month contract with 2-3 days on site. The role centers on supporting Platform Systems and progressing designs to the next gateway review.

You will develop and review analysis and deliverables, and manage project plans while resolving engineering issues. The candidate should have demonstrable experience delivering mechanical systems through the lifecycle, including specifying mechanical equipment (diesel generators preferred) and