Principal Mechanical Engineer

GPW Recruitment; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical and petrochemical sector is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a permanent position in Stockport/Halifax. This role involves leading engineering teams on significant projects while ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining HSE standards. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and experience in leadership within the mechanical engineering field.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Company Bonus

Company Shares

Flexible Working

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams of engineers and designers.
• Engineering degree preferred.
• Close to achieving Chartered Membership of IME.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineer for large projects, ensuring high HSE standards.
• Management of project delivery, design, and construction.
• Ensure mechanical scope is in contract accordance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

Engineering Degree

Chartered Membership of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers

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Principal Mechanical Engineer, Stockport

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Client:

GPW Recruitment

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer to work on a permanent basis near Stockport/Hybrid.

Our client is looking for someone with a background working in chemical, petrochemical, Oil&Gas, Hydrogen or similar industry experience.

Salary is c£65-70,000 per annum plus 25 days’ holiday (and bank holidays), Pension, Company Bonus, Company Shares, Flexible Working, Healthcare etc.

Duties will include:

• Lead Engineer involved in the delivery of large single projects or series of smaller projects (greenfield & brownfield).
• Ensure the highest standards of HSE and client satisfaction are maintained.
• Working as part of a team to ensure the design and construction is completed and approved in accordance with the time, cost quality parameters. Therefore the role will also a significant interface with other disciplines involved in the delivery of the project together with cost control, progress reporting and quality assurance.
• Covering all aspects of mechanical scope (machinery, vessels and packages), including preparation of technical specifications, review of quotations, review of vendor drawings, preparation of design schemes, site surveys and estimates.
• Ensure that all mechanical engineering works are undertaken in accordance with the conditions and requirements of the Contract.
• Projects include Concept, FEED and EPC phases together with consultancy and proposal support.

Our client is looking for a Principal/Lead Mechanical Engineerwith the following experience:

• Experienced in leading teams of engineers and designers.
• Engineering Degree (preferred)
• Chartered Membership of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (or close to achieving)
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

If the Principal Mechanical Engineer role could be of interest, please call Rebecca at GPW Recruitment or press APPLY NOW!