Principal Engineer

Anderson Wright Consulting; Congleton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

20 days holiday

Training and development

Job summary

Anderson Wright Consulting is recruiting a Principal Engineer for our Congleton site to lead mechanical engineering teams and deliver high‑quality solutions in a regulated environment. You will provide technical leadership, oversee complex projects and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role focuses on mentoring engineers, driving continuous improvement, liaising with customers and stakeholders, and delivering on time, cost and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams on complex projects in a regulated industry.
• Strong mechanical design background for vessels and piping within process environments.
• Experience delivering projects on time, cost and quality in a governance-heavy setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering teams to deliver complex projects on time and to spec.
• Provide technical leadership and sign off on calculations, designs and reports.
• Coach and develop engineers, supporting technical growth and career development.
• Act as primary technical liaison with customers and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, codes and standards relevant to the industry.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, standards and systems.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Mechanical design

Project management

Customer-facing

Regulated industry

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

STAAD.Pro

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER – CONGLETON – £50,000 - £70,000

We are working with a globally leading manufacturing and engineering company and are recruiting for an experienced Principal Engineer to join their team at their Congleton site.

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER – JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior / Principal Engineer to lead the mechanical engineering function, delivering high-quality technical solutions that meet customer requirements, project objectives and relevant industry standards.

As a Senior / Principal Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across complex engineering projects, acting as a key point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.

You will play a critical role in driving engineering excellence, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards, while promoting continuous improvement, innovation, safety and quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineering professional who enjoys leading teams, mentoring engineers and solving complex engineering challenges within a highly regulated industry environment.

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER DUTIES

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering teams in the successful delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality engineering solutions are delivered on time and to specification.
• Coach, mentor and develop engineers, supporting their technical growth and professional development.
• Act as a primary technical liaison for customers and internal stakeholders, building strong relationships throughout project lifecycles.
• Review, approve and sign off engineering calculations, specifications, design packages and technical reports.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards.
• Support customer engagement activities, technical discussions, issue resolution and business development initiatives.
• Apply advanced engineering expertise to resolve complex mechanical and structural challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, procedures, standards and systems.
• Promote the highest standards of safety, quality, technical integrity and operational performance across all projects.

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as an engineering leader with the ability to lead teams and deliver complex technical projects.
• Strong experience in mechanical design within a regulated industry environment.
• Significant experience delivering mechanical design solutions within a process plant or regulated industry environment.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects to time, cost and quality requirements.
• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent, within a relevant discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Strong knowledge of BS, EN, AISC, ASTM, ASME and other relevant engineering codes and standards.
• Experience working to EN and ASME Codes, particularly relating to vessels and piping.
• Sound understanding of engineering mechanics and static/dynamic structural behaviour.
• Experience producing, reviewing and approving engineering calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering procedures, standards and systems.
• Strong customer-facing experience, including technical support, issue resolution and stakeholder management.
• Broad technical knowledge of mechanical equipment, technologies and engineering principles.
• Proficiency in structural engineering software, including STAAD.Pro.
• Experience using SolidWorks Simulation or equivalent FEA software for modelling and analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Logical and methodical approach to work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to influence, motivate and inspire engineering teams to achieve outstanding results.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

Wastewater industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant engineering experience within other regulated industries, including process engineering, energy, water, chemical, manufacturing or similar environments.

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER PACKAGE & BENEFITS

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Onsite parking
• £50,000 – £70,000 salary, dependent on experience
• Fantastic opportunity to build a long-term engineering career
• Excellent ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging engineering projects

In respect to the above role(s), Anderson Wright Consulting Ltd operates as an Employment Agency.