Principal Mechanical Engineer

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; Plymouth; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer for a fully remote role, requiring periodic site visits to Plymouth. Responsibilities include leading mechanical system design, ensuring compliance, and supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will hold a BEng/BSc in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in designing process systems, particularly in regulated industries like nuclear.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of designing mechanical services/process systems.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry, preferably nuclear.
• Strong line management experience of direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders for technical support.

Skills

Designing mechanical systems

Engineering analysis and testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Client engagement

Education

BEng/BSc in mechanical engineering or similar degree

Job description

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Are you a Principal Mechanical Engineer looking for the next step in your career?

Blueprint Recruitment would like to talk to you about an unmissable opportunity! Our client is looking for a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will work in a fully remote role, and will be required to attend the Plymouth site every 6-8 weeks.

Our client is a leading engineering company, that specialises in global defence, security, and aerospace sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

-Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, ensuring safety and technical compliance.

-Work with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones on time and within budget.

-Develop and maintain engineering specifications and documentation.

-Conduct engineering analysis and testing to validate designs and performance.

-Engage with clients and stakeholders to provide technical support.

-Support the lifecycle management of engineering systems, from conception through to decommissioning.

Key Requirements:

-BEng/BSc in mechanical engineering or similar degree.

-Extensive experience of designing a mechanical services / process systems.

-Experience of working in a highly regulated industry, strong preference to nuclear.

-Understanding of hydraulic / pressure calculations.

-Understanding of hazard identification and analysis associated with process systems (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP etc)

-Strong line management experience of direct reports.