Senior / Principle Mechanical Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Warrington. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical engineering projects within the nuclear sector, particularly in managing leak issues in the MSSS Original Building. Candidates will have the autonomy to drive their work, ensuring high standards of technical delivery and regulatory compliance. This is an exciting chance to make a significant impact in a growing organization that values expertise and diversity. If you are a chartered engineer with a strong background in the nuclear industry, this could be your next great opportunity.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with experience in the Nuclear Industry, preferably with Sellafield.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scope technical work packages with minimal support.
• Engage with regulatory bodies on allocated work packages.
• Check and review team members' work for quality assurance.

Skills

Engineering Discipline

Nuclear Industry Experience

Technical Assessment and Review

Study Delivery

Leadership Skills

Education

Chartered Engineer

Science-based Discipline

Job description

A top nuclear client is looking for a Senior and Principle Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team.

Must be Sole British and eligible for SC Clearance

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior or Principle Mechanical Engineer, who will be required to work on a staff or contract basis in Warrington.

Role Purpose:

• Support to the Technical team responsible for managing the leak within MSSS Original Building
• Lead packages of work. Expect the candidate to work autonomously with limited support and direction (once up to speed).
• Candidate will perform work themselves. There is potential for support to be provided ad-hoc but no additional resources can be made available to support full time.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Scoping and specification of technical work
• Leadership of specific work packages (could be internally or externally delivered)
• NFR/report production and presentation
• Checking and review of other team members' work
• Planning of future scope (e.g. transition from technical to design/projects)
• Regulatory engagement on allocated work packages

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Engineering Discipline
• Maybe a science-based discipline with the right experience
• Chartered in their discipline
• Experience in the Nuclear Industry, preferable with Sellafield
• Technical Assessment and Review
• Study Delivery
• Early design delivery (Study and Concept phases)

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior or Principle Mechanical Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.