Principal Mechanical Engineer

Millbank Holdings Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. You will be responsible for overseeing engineering configuration and ensuring design integrity while leading a team of engineers across complex projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to high performance. Experience in the nuclear sector is valued but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of engineers.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and engineering drawing practices.
• Ability to build influential relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer relationships and technical issues.
• Apply procedures, codes, and standards to engineering activities.
• Produce and review technical documentation.

Job description

Do you have previous experience leading a team of engineers across complex highly regulated projects?

Can you demonstrate experience in the design of bespoke machinery, ideally mechanical handling equipment? Or a background in Mechanical and Piping systems?

If so, please apply now!

The Opportunity

An exciting role has opened up for an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to become part of a cutting-edge team of nuclear specialists. You’ll have a dynamic role, where you’ll be responsible for maintaining the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity are maintained throughout the design lifecycle.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

1. Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress.
2. Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities.
3. Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately.
4. Produce, review, and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation, and technical reports as assigned.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• You are someone who owns and delivers, who champions high performance and is courageous to challenge the status quo.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and general engineering drawing practice.
• Ability to build strong and influential relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience leading a team.
• Nuclear experience is not a necessity; we welcome applications from all engineering backgrounds.

Get in touch now

If you’re seeking a new opportunity where you will deliver Mechanical Engineering expertise and have the relevant skills and experience, then apply now!

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.