Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Bristol

CTJ60

65,000 -75,000

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping some of the most exciting projects in the infrastructure sector? This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a company that has been ranked among LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies where UK professionals want to work and stay.

The company specialises in mechanical engineering across various challenging sectors, including Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. With expertise spanning the entire project lifecycle, they provide industry-leading solutions, supporting both client-side needs and construction phases. If you are passionate about the industry and want to be part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team, this is the role for you.

Benefits of the role:

• Access to various training programs, mentorship, and professional development to support career advancement.
• Opportunities to work across multiple sectors and global projects, allowing you to develop a wide range of skills and experience.
• A strong commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and supported.
• Flexible working arrangements that allow employees to balance professional responsibilities with personal life.
• Supportive policies designed to help employees with family and caregiving responsibilities.
• Healthcare, retirement plans, and other perks that help employees thrive both personally and professionally.
• Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives, including mental health support, fitness programs, and work-life balance resources.
• The chance to work on high-profile, world-class projects that make a real difference globally.
• A company that values creativity, encourages new ideas, and supports continuous improvement in engineering and technology.
• Regular feedback, rewards, and opportunities for promotion based on performance and impact.
• Working for a globally recognized organization that offers long-term career opportunities and stability.
• Potential to gain security clearance and work on high-impact projects in sensitive sectors

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team to deliver technical design work adhering to relevant standards and codes, ensuring high-quality results.
• Prepare briefs, define scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage project timelines and budgets, ensuring key milestones and programmes are met.
• Collaborate with teams in the UK and internationally to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards in design.

What the Ideal Candidate Brings:

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer status.
• Proven experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment such as pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing plants, as well as a solid understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.
• A good understanding of relevant legislation, such as CDM and ATEX.

If you are interested in this Principal Mechanical Engineer role, please send your CV to (url removed) or call callum on (phone number removed)