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Principal Mechanical Engineer, Leicester
Client: Babcock International Group
Location: Leicester
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: fa3a4b984661
Job Views: 18
Posted: 17.06.2025
Expiry Date: 01.08.2025
Job Description:
Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: Bristol, Leicester, Preston or Warrington + Hybrid working
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Attractive Benefits
Role Type: Full-time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Principal Mechanical Engineer at our Warrington, Bristol, Leicester, or Newbury sites.
The role
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be involved in decommissioning nuclear facilities, supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, and aiding the operation and build of nuclear power plants. Our aim is to clean up nuclear legacy and contribute to energy security, security of energy supply, and net zero commitments.
Our skilled team works on defence, decommissioning, new build, and nuclear generation projects, winning over 78% of tenders. We innovate to make nuclear safer, faster, and more cost-effective, supporting UK’s Net Zero goals through projects like Hinkley C, Sizewell C, and X Energy.
Daily tasks may include creating designs, leading project delivery, or providing solutions to clients. We value talent development and career growth.
* Promote cooperation across Engineering and other teams
* Manage customer relationships and develop new business
* Ensure procedures, codes, and standards are followed
* Communicate and manage project risks
* Produce and review technical documentation and calculations
* Assess changes and maintain design integrity
* Develop proposals for investigations and improvements
* Support project planning and delivery
* Make engineering decisions within delegated authority
* Act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when authorized
* Adhere to health and safety policies and company procedures
Essential experience
* Open to all engineering backgrounds, nuclear experience not necessary
* Ownership, high performance, challenge the status quo
* Knowledge of CAD and engineering drawing practices
* Strong stakeholder relationship skills
* Leadership experience
Qualifications
* Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent
* Ability to obtain Chartered status
Must be able to achieve SC security clearance.
* Benefits include pension, share scheme, shopping portal, professional fee payment, reservist leave, holiday trading, and volunteering days.
Cavendish Nuclear is a leader in the UK nuclear industry, committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability.
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