Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: Preston, Lancashire + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent / 37 hours per week
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll maintain the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is maintained throughout design lifecycle.
Day-to-day, you’ll promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams.
Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress.
Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities.
Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately.
Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned.
Essential experience of the Principal Mechanical Engineer:
You are someone who owns and delivers, who champions high performance and is courageous to challenge the status quo.
Knowledge of CAD tools and General Engineering Drawing Practice.
Ability to build strong and influential relationships with key stakeholders.
Experience leading a team.
Nuclear experience is not a necessity, we welcome applications from all engineering backgrounds.
Qualifications for the Principal Mechanical Engineer:
Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Holds or has the ability to obtain Chartered status.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role
Back to searchPrincipal Mechanical Engineer Preston
Morson Talent
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Higher Walton, Lancashire PR5, England
£55,000 - £66,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Principal Mechanical Engineer position is based in Preston, Lancashire, with a hybrid working arrangement and offers a competitive salary plus benefits.
- This full-time role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering and a relevant qualification, such as an HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining engineering configuration and ensuring design integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
- Key responsibilities include promoting cooperation across teams, managing customer relationships, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
- Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, knowledge of CAD tools, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
