Principal Mechanical Engineer - Warrington/Bristol
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Inside IR35
Rate: £60 p/h
Type: Hybrid
Location: Warrington or Bristol
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team.
Are you the kind of engineer who looks at a complex challenge and thinks, “Let’s make it better – and cleaner”? Do you thrive when solving problems others call impossible? Then this sounds like the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
* Promote effective collaboration across Engineering and other functional teams.
* Support customer management and relationship development, helping to resolve technical and delivery issues and ensuring customers are kept fully informed of progress.
* Ensure all engineering procedures, codes, and standards are correctly identified and applied.
* Identify and manage risks associated with engineering tasks and projects. Produce, review, and approve engineering deliverables including calculations, analyses, drawings, models, and technical documentation.
* Assess and manage design changes, concessions, and technical queries to maintain design integrity.
* Maintain engineering configuration control and ensure the overall design intent is preserved throughout the lifecycle.
* Evaluate and resolve technical issues, recommending improvements and innovative solutions.
* Provide technical support to Project Managers in planning, controlling, and delivering engineering tasks and projects.
* Make sound engineering decisions within delegated authority and act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when required.
* Promote and adhere to Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and procedures, including Diversity & Inclusion and Performance & Development processes.
Skills and Experience:
* Minimum HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Engineering.
* Knowledge of CAD tools and general engineering drawing practice.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* A drive to challenge, improve, and deliver excellence — whatever your background.
* Nuclear knowledge is preferred but not essential
* Must be able to achieve SC clearance
* Holds or has the ability to obtain Chartered Status
What’s in it for you?
* Collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
* Continuous learning via Expleo Academy accredited training.
* Competitive company benefits.
* Opportunity to contribute directly to the UK’s Net Zero future.
* The chance to work with an equal opportunities employer
If you’re a Principal Mechanical Engineer, ready to take on your next role, then please apply below with your CV.