Principal Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization dedicated to maritime safety seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Edinburgh. This pivotal role involves overseeing mechanical systems at lighthouses and buildings, ensuring compliance with standards and legislation, and mentoring technicians. The position offers competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development, all within a supportive hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension with 28% employer contribution

Annual Leave allowance of 25 days

Generous sick pay scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Good knowledge of mechanical standards and legislation.
• Experience with generator and fuel systems.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for technical oversight of all NLB Lighthouse and Buildings’ mechanical systems.
• Set competency and training requirements for mechanical technicians.
• Travel to NLB sites and engage in design authority and fault analysis.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Planning

Organisational

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency

Job description

Job Description

THE COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES

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Principal Mechanical Engineer

About Us

The Northern Lighthouse Board is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man responsible for the superintendence and management of all lighthouses, buoys and beacons within those waters. We have provided this vital safety service to mariners since 1786.

The Role – Overview

As Principal Mechanical Engineer you will be based at the NLB’s Headquarters within the New Town of central Edinburgh with a requirement to travel on a regular basis to the NLB Oban base as well as to lights around Scotland and the Isle of Man. This may involve travel by a combination of land, air (including helicopter) and sea.

You will be accountable for technical oversight (design authority, maintenance specification, renewals and fault analysis) of all NLB Lighthouse, and Buildings’ mechanical systems (lens mechanisms, generators, access at height system, fixed firefighting, lifting equipment, etc) and plant, Oban base plant (cranes, forklifts, heli fuelling, hydro blasting & painting systems, etc) and buoyage. You are also responsible for setting competency and training requirements for mechanical technicians.

Salary and Benefits

• £66,720 per annum rising to £72,669 after 1 year in post.
• ACivil Service Pensionwith an average employer contribution of 28%
• Annual Leave allowance of 25 days, rising by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days
• 11.5 days for Public Holidays
• Generous sick pay scheme and family leave policies.
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Hybrid Working & flexi time when working in the office

Qualifications/ Experience Required

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency with continued professional development
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Good knowledge of current mechanical standards and associated legislation.
• Ability to negotiate and communicate at a Senior Management team level.
• Experience of generator, fuel systems and controls along with plant management experience.
• Working knowledge of HSE legislation and quality and procurement process.
• Planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work alone and in a team.

There is also the opportunity to add real value to a professional organisation dedicated to the safety of those at sea and to the protection of our maritime environment.

For further details and an application form download an application from our website

CLOSING DATE: Friday 20th June 2025

The NLB is an Equal Opportunities employer