Principal Mechanical Engineer (12 month contract)
Location: Warrington or Preston or Leicester (Hybrid working)
Rate: £60a-£80 per hour (Umbrella, inside IR35)
Clearance: Must be eligible for NNPPI and SC security clearance
A great opportunity has just opened up for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to support a major UK defence decommissioning programme focused on the safe, sustainable dismantling of legacy assets. This is a highly regulated environment where engineering quality, safety and innovative problem solving are absolutely central.
The role involves leading mechanical engineering activities on complex decommissioning systems, with a strong focus on mechanical handling, cutting technologies, and integration of bespoke tooling into challenging environments.
What you'll be doing
* Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and overseeing delivery of complex mechanical design solutions.
* Acting as the primary technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
* Producing, reviewing and approving engineering deliverables including calculations, design specifications, reports and technical assessments.
* Providing technical leadership on mechanical handling systems (e.g. cranes, bogeys, conveyors, lifting equipment, ROVs, remote handling).
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