Overview
Contract Opportunity: Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: North West (Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Contract Length: 12 months (with strong likelihood of extension)
Rate: £60 per hour (Outside IR35)
Hours: 4-day week (Monday to Thursday, 10-hour days)
Responsibilities
* Provide technical leadership and oversight across all stages of mechanical design, from concept through to detailed design and delivery.
* Develop, review, and approve high-quality engineering documentation including specifications, calculations, drawings, and design justifications.
* Ensure designs comply with all relevant standards and legislation, including CE marking and the Machinery Directive.
* Lead and facilitate design reviews, HAZOPs, and risk assessments, ensuring design integrity and compliance.
* Oversee and support the work of Senior and Mechanical Engineers, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
* Liaise closely with project managers, safety specialists, and key stakeholders to ensure timely and effective technical delivery.
* Act as a key point of contact for technical queries, ensuring alignment with nuclear and project-specific standards.
Ideal Candidate
* Extensive background in mechanical engineering within the nuclear or other highly regulated sectors.
* Proven experience leading design activities for safety-critical mechanical systems - glovebox or containment system experience is highly desirable.
* Strong proficiency in Inventor and/or SolidWorks for detailed 3D design and review.
* Deep understanding of CE marking, the Machinery Directive, and associated compliance processes.
* Familiarity with nuclear regulatory standards and procedures (e.g., AWE, Sellafield).
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Security Clearance (SC) is highly advantageous.
What’s on Offer
* Compressed 4-day working week (Mon-Thurs) - 10-hour days for improved work-life balance.
* Hybrid working - with a minimum of 2 days per week expected in the office.
* Competitive rate up to £60/hr (Outside IR35).
* Secure 12-month initial contract with a strong likelihood of extension.
* If you\'re a technically strong, hands-on leader looking to make a real impact in a high-integrity, technically demanding environment, we\'d like to hear from you
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