Principal Engineer

Exponent, Inc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Support for health and well-being

Career development programs

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking a Principal Engineer for its Mechanical Engineering Practice. The role involves developing business opportunities, providing expert consulting, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and significant experience in business development. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to diverse projects that address clients’ complex challenges.

Qualifications

• Significant business development experience with a proven track record.
• Ability to attract projects to support full-time staff.
• A record of professional papers and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities.
• Provide strategic consulting and expert witness work.
• Develop and mentor staff in both technical and business areas.
• Lead and mentor technical staff within the mechanical engineering group.
• Manage projects, budgets, and timelines to ensure quality delivery.
• Develop staff capacity in both technical and business areas.

Skills

Business development

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.

Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics:

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking aPrincipal Engineerfor our Mechanical Engineering Practice in our London office. As a Principal Engineer, you will have a significant role in developing business and expanding the practice in this technical and geographic area.

You will be responsible for

• Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities, and promoting Exponent through industry and legal contacts
• Significantly contributing to increasing Exponent's mechanical engineering consulting efforts
• Providing strategic consulting and expert witness work
• Bringing advanced and insightful solutions to clients in your recognized areas of expertise
• Providing project management and project budget oversight
• Developing and mentoring staff in both technical and business areas

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
• Significant business development experience with a proven track record
• Ability to attract projects to support full-time staff and to manage and develop a group of highly motivated individuals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
• A record of professional papers and presentations and a proven record of dedication to quality and accuracy

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponenthttps://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial to development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients.

Benefits you will enjoy

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [e-mail].

Job Locations

UK-London