Principal Engineer – Chartership essential

Express Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise d'ingénierie reconnue cherche à pourvoir un poste d'Ingénieur Principal Chartré pour diriger des projets complexes en ingénierie mécanique. Le candidat idéal possède une expérience solide en intégrité structurelle ou en ingénierie mécanique et de solides compétences en leadership. Des avantages attrayants et un environnement de travail flexible sont offerts, favorisant le développement professionnel.

Benefits

Régime de retraite de l'entreprise

Initiative de vélo au travail

Salaire maladie

Stationnement gratuit sur place

Liens de transport public pratiques

Qualifications

• Expérience démontrable en ingénierie mécanique ou d'intégrité structurelle.
• Connaissance approfondie des codes de design pour tuyauterie, pipelines et récipients sous pression.
• Capacité avérée à mener des équipes techniques.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la livraison de projets d'ingénierie mécanique.
• Fournir des contributions techniques sur les évaluations de fatigue et de fracture.
• Former les ingénieurs juniors et favoriser le partage des connaissances au sein de l'équipe.

Skills

Leadership technique

Communication verbale

Collaboration

Analyse de structure

Intégrité structurelle

Education

Statut Chartered (CEng ou équivalent)

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS

CAESAR II

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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1 day ago

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We’re working with a long-standing engineering consultancy that provides high-level technical expertise across major infrastructure and energy projects. Known for their work in structural integrity, risk, and performance assessments, they support clients in sectors where precision, safety, and compliance are non-negotiable. They’re now looking to appoint a Chartered Principal Engineer to lead the delivery of complex mechanical engineering assignments.

Their successful candidate will be a key part of the business managing projects from design through to operational optimisation, contributing expert insight into structural and stress assessments, and supporting the development of junior engineers across the team.

Their ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer with demonstrable experience in structural integrity or mechanical reliability engineering. You’ll be confident leading technical teams, have an expert grasp of pressure systems and relevant design codes, and bring hands-on experience with software like ABAQUS, ANSYS, or CAESAR II. Strong communication, a collaborative approach, and a technically assured presence are essential.

The role offers a competitive salary of up to c£60,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with a solid benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth. Benefits include a company pension scheme, cycle to work initiative, sick pay, free on-site parking, and convenient public transport links. Please note, there is some potential for hybrid working, subject to agreement with the Hiring Manager.

If you’re someone who thrives on technical challenge, values precision, and wants to make a lasting impact in a specialist consultancy setting, then apply today!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical engineering projects across design, operational, and R&D phases
• Provide expert technical input on stress, structural integrity, fracture and fatigue assessments
• Mentor junior engineers and support team knowledge-sharing and development
• Communicate clearly with clients, regulators, and internal teams to ensure project alignment
• Represent the business at technical meetings and industry seminars
• Ensure projects are delivered to a high technical standard and in line with deadlines

Skills and Experience

• Chartered status (CEng or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience in mechanical or structural integrity engineering
• Background in high-integrity sectors such as Oil & Gas or Nuclear
• Strong experience with engineering software including ABAQUS, ANSYS, and CAESAR II
• In-depth understanding of piping, pipeline, and pressure vessel design codes and failure modes
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex engineering assessments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident presenting technical findings to both internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Full UK driving license essential

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday

Salary: Up to c£60,000 per annum D.O.E

Job Type: Permanent, Office-Based

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.