Principal Mechanical Engineer

Babcock International; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure design integrity throughout the project lifecycle while fostering collaboration across various teams. Your expertise in engineering and leadership will be essential in managing customer relationships and producing vital technical documentation. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical solutions in the UK nuclear industry, promoting safety and innovation. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension contributions

Life assurance

Health and wellness benefits

Employee share scheme

Professional development support

Flexible leave options

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering with leadership skills.
• Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent; Chartered status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain engineering configurations and ensure design integrity.
• Promote collaboration across teams and manage customer relationships.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Stakeholder Relationship Management

CAD Tools

Engineering Drawing Practices

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Chartered Status

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ or Reading, GB, RG14 2PZ

Company:

Cavendish Nuclear

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)

Job Details:

• Full-time, Permanent
• Role ID: SF59590

About the Role

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will maintain engineering configurations, ensuring design integrity throughout the project lifecycle. You will promote collaboration across teams, manage customer relationships, ensure compliance with standards, and produce technical documentation such as calculations, analyses, drawings, and reports.

Requirements

• Experience in engineering, with leadership skills
• Knowledge of CAD tools and engineering drawing practices
• Ability to build stakeholder relationships
• Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent; Chartered status preferred
• Ability to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched pension contributions and life assurance
• Health and wellness benefits
• Employee share scheme and shopping portal
• Professional development support
• Flexible leave options including 'Be Kind Day'

About Cavendish Nuclear

We are a leader in the UK nuclear industry, providing critical solutions in energy, defense, and decommissioning. We promote innovation, safety, and career growth, with opportunities worldwide within Babcock International Group.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you need adjustments during the application process or wish to discuss flexible working, please contact us.