Principal Mechanical Engineers

westlakesrecruit; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment company is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Leicester. The successful candidate will support the nuclear sector, ensuring the application of engineering standards and managing customer relationships. This role offers hybrid working and welcomes engineers from various backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Chartered status or ability to obtain is desired.
• Background in engineering fields, not limited to nuclear.
• Prior experience in leadership roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote co-operation across teams and manage customer relations.
• Ensure engineering codes and standards are applied.
• Produce and review engineering documentation and models.
• Evaluate technical issues and provide engineering solutions.

Skills

Effective co-operation

Customer relationship management

Risk communication and management

Technical proposal development

Team leading

Building relationships

Education

Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

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17.06.2025

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Job Description:

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer with a background in the nuclear sector to be engaged on a permanent or contract basis in Bristol, Leicester & Newbury with hybrid/remote working.
Key duties:

• Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams
• 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
• Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities
• Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately
• Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned
• Assessing the implications of changes, concessions and queries
• Maintaining the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is maintained throughout design lifecycle
• Evaluate technical issues in order to develop proposals for investigations and/or solutions, including process improvements
• Provide support to the Project Manager for the planning, control and delivery of tasks and projects
• Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority
• Act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when authorised to do so.
• Exercise care for own health and safety and that of others as defined by Health and Safety legislation, adhere to endorsed Company policy, procedures and delegations (e.g. Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance & Development Reviews and Finance etc.)
• Nuclear experience is not a necessity, we welcome applications from all engineering backgrounds.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Holds or has the ability to obtain Chartered status.

For more information on this role or to register your interest for future job updates, please visit www.westlakesrecruit.co.uk

Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives.

Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge.

We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities