Principal Mechanical Engineer Remote with occasional visits to the office Location - Manchester OR London OR Newcastle OR Glasgow Contract role - 6 months rolling Inside IR35 - £65 / hour Umbrella A Principal Mechanical Engineer is required to join a design consultancy on a 6-month rolling contract. The role is remote, but you MUST be willing to occasionally travel to either Manchester, London, Newcastle or Glasgow (dependent on your location). This role will be working in the Energy Transition industry working on low-carbon projects from early-stage development through construction, operation and eventual decommissioning. Responsibilities Developing cost-effective, practical mechanical engineering solutions to complex problems Producing calculations, equipment specifications and datasheets for turbines, compressors, pumps, pressure vessels and heat exchangers Collaborating with process engineers on PFDs and P&IDs Supporting plant layout development and 3D model reviews Working with equipment vendors and evaluating technical proposals Providing engineering advice on plant integrity issues for operational assets Contributing to mechanical discipline bids and wider multi-disciplinary proposalsRequirements A relevant engineering degree Working towards chartership Significant work experience in Power Generation or Oil & Gas Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards for plant equipment and piping design Expe...