We are seeking a full-time Principal Engineer with a strong technical background to support our structural engineering team delivering projects within the nuclear sector. This role is ideally suited to an engineer who has developed a solid technical foundation and is now looking to transition into a hybrid role combining technical leadership with emerging people and project responsibilities.
The Principal Engineer will continue to play a hands-on role in engineering design and analysis, while progressively taking on greater responsibility for technical oversight, mentoring and coordination within project teams. The role offers a clear pathway towards increased leadership responsibility and progression towards Chartered Engineer status.
Role Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality engineering design and analysis for nuclear projects, from concept through to detailed design and implementation.
Lead defined technical packages of work, taking responsibility for quality, coordination and timely delivery.
Produce, check and review calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports in accordance with nuclear, industry and statutory standards.
Support nuclear safety cases, substantiation and design justification activities where required.
Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers and technicians, supporting their development and day-to-day delivery.
Work closely with project m...