Principal Mechanical Engineer
Manchester
CTJ61
65,000 - 75,000

Are you ready to take the lead on some of the most exciting infrastructure projects? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join an organisation ranked among LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies for UK professionals to work at and stay.

Specialising in mechanical engineering across diverse sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education, this company provides innovative solutions throughout the full project lifecycle. If you are passionate about driving meaningful change and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits of the Role:

Access to continuous professional development, including training programs, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.
The chance to work on global projects across multiple sectors, expanding your skills and experience.
A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all employees are valued and supported.
Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life.
Family-friendly policies to support employees with caregiving responsibilities.
Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, and other employee perks.
Wellbeing initiatives, including mental health support and fitness programs, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Opportunities to contribute to world-class projects that make a global impact.
A culture that embraces creativity, encourages innovation, and fosters continuous improvement in engineering and technology.
Regular feedback, recognition, and clear pathways for career progression based on performance.
Job stability within a globally recognized organization offering long-term career prospects.
Potential to gain security clearance and work on sensitive, high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a team in delivering high-quality technical design work, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and codes.
Prepare briefs, define scopes of work, and assist in bid proposals.
Manage project timelines and budgets, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
Collaborate with teams in the UK and internationally to provide integrated design solutions.
Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards throughout the design process.

The Ideal Candidate:

Chartered Mechanical Engineer status.
Proven track record of leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary projects.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing plants, with a solid understanding of UK design standards and working practices.
A good understanding of relevant legislation, such as CDM and ATEX.

If you're interested in this Principal Mechanical Engineer role, please send your CV to (url removed) or contact Callum at (phone number removed).