Principal Mechanical Engineer: Lead Complex Projects

Cavendish Nuclear; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP & annual health check (Avva

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for Reservs

'Be Kind Day' paid leave

Development opportunities & wellbeing

Job summary

At Cavendish Nuclear, a Principal Mechanical Engineer provides technical leadership across major programmes, shaping strategy and delivering safe, high-quality mechanical solutions. The role requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing interfaces and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The position is full-time with hybrid working, onsite three days per week at the Hessle or Grimsby offices, and offers extensive development opportunities within a nationally

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading mechanical engineering activities on complex projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing engineering interfaces.
• Strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and design through to commissioning.
• Experience working in highly regulated or safety-critical environments.
• Knowledge of mechanical design, risk assessment methodologies and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of mechanical engineering solutions for complex and high-profile projects.
• Managing project scope, priorities and delivery plans to meet customer requirements.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensuring all engineering work complies with safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Providing technical leadership, guidance and assurance to support successful project delivery and team development.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Project coordination

Regulated environments

Lifecycle management

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At Cavendish Nuclear, a Principal Mechanical Engineer provides technical leadership across major programmes, shaping strategy and delivering safe, high-quality mechanical solutions. The role requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing interfaces and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The position is full-time with hybrid working, onsite three days per week at the Hessle or Grimsby offices, and offers extensive development opportunities within a nationally