Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hybrid, Complex Nuclear Projects

weServed; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Employee share scheme

Digital GP and health checks

Professional fees coverage

Volunteer paid leave (Be Kind Day)

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear, Humber region, is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead complex mechanical engineering activities across high-profile projects at Hessle or Grimsby with hybrid working arrangements. The role focuses on shaping engineering strategy, delivering safe and commercially successful solutions, and advancing engineering capability across the business.

You will provide technical leadership, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading mechanical engineering activities on complex projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing interfaces.
• Strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
• Experience in highly regulated or safety-critical environments.
• Knowledge of mechanical design, risk assessment and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of mechanical engineering solutions for complex/high-profile projects.
• Manage project scope, priorities and delivery plans to meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and assurance to support project delivery and team development.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Lifecycle knowledge

Safety-critical experience

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear, Humber region, is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead complex mechanical engineering activities across high-profile projects at Hessle or Grimsby with hybrid working arrangements. The role focuses on shaping engineering strategy, delivering safe and commercially successful solutions, and advancing engineering capability across the business.

You will provide technical leadership, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and collaborate with