Are you an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, improving asset reliability and ensuring engineering systems are safe and compliant? If youre looking for a role with real impact across one of the UKs most unique and high-profile infrastructure environments, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Were supporting a major organisation responsible for engineering governance, assurance and asset management across a large, highly regulated maritime estate in Portsmouth. Youll join a specialist team of senior engineers who support mission-critical mechanical and saltwater systems, working in an environment where no two days are the same.
Whats the role all about?
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, youll be a key part of the Engineering, Assurance & Compliance team, providing technical leadership across mechanical systems, rotating machinery, hydraulic systems and saltwater infrastructure.
Youll take ownership of complex engineering challenges, drive safe-to-operate assurance, and make sure assets are managed, maintained and developed in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
In this role, you will:
Provide engineering governance and assurance for mechanical and saltwater systems
Own technical issues, produce safety management systems and unblock engineering problems
Review asset condition and present findings to asset owners
Support the development and implementation of maintenance strategies (including Condition & Risk-Based Maintenance)
Contribute to updates of Asset Management Plans and long-term improvement strategies
Collaborate with engineering teams to drive solutions and continuous improvement
Support efforts aligned with Net Zero Carbon engineering strategies
This is a senior-level engineering role where your decisions genuinely influence safety, reliability and strategic infrastructure planning.
What youll bring
To succeed as a Principal Mechanical Engineer, youll need:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered status or working toward chartership (CEng preferred)
Significant experience in mechanical engineering within a regulated or infrastructure environment
Strong technical understanding of saltwater systems, hydraulic systems, rotating machinery
Experience creating and implementing maintenance strategies
Ability to balance systems-level thinking with component-level detail
Knowledge of compliance requirements for mechanical systems within built or maritime estates
Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills
Who you are
Youre a confident and influential engineer who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and supporting others. You think strategically, can explain complex engineering concepts clearly, and work well with both senior stakeholders and technical teams.
Youll be:
Organised and proactive
Engaging and collaborative
Skilled at communicating technical information
Driven by quality, safety and continuous improvement
Whats in it for you?
£60,000£68,000 salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Enhanced pension scheme
Life assurance
Group income protection
Internal benefits & discounts programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Professional development & career progression
Wellbeing & occupational health services
Reward & recognition initiatives
Ready to take the next step?
If youre an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer looking for a role where your expertise truly makes an impact, wed love to hear from you.
Apply today or reach out for a confidential chat.
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