A leading manufacturer of bespoke solutions specialising in the nuclear new build, decommissioning and defence sectors now requires Principal Engineers to join their team in the North West

Principal Mechanical Engineer 

£55,000 - £69,000 + Bonus & Pension

Hybrid working & flexi-time available

North West based. Ref: BHJOB47933_23021

• Responsible for the delivery of mechanical design packages and technically compliant design deliverables, whilst leading a team of Design Engineers to deliver solutions from front end engineering to detailed design production
• Provide the technical lead and direction of the engineering team assigned to each project
• Site equipment surveys
• Interpretation of Design Input Requirements into fit for purpose solutions.
• Definition and verification of fit for purpose calculations
• Delivery in accordance with allocated budgeted cost and timescales 
• Day to day management of the engineering team (up to 10 staff)
• Supervision, verification and production of design deliverables
• Interface co-ordination with other engineering disciplines
• Implementation of UK H&S legislation and appropriate design standards
• Interpretation and incorporation of external specialist engineering design information
• Production of key technical documentation including Technical file, O&M Manuals, Spares Lists, Test Documentation etc.
• Initiation and implementation of Design Change Control and Contract variation identification
• Life extension design refurbishment specification
• Technical Specifications for bespoke high integrity in-cell and out-cell cranes / handling equipment. Including Technical Specifications, Design Substantiation Reports, Works Test Schedules, Operating and Maintenance Manuals.
• Feasibility studies associated with existing site cranes / mechanical handling equipment life extension / refurbishment
• Alternative options studies, addressing engineered solutions
• Technical to support safety case submissions / compliance

Principal Mechanical Engineer - The Person:

• Degree qualified, ideally chartered with experience of either nuclear decommissioning, pressure systems, remote handling equipment, lifting, process plant or heavy engineering plant

Position is hybrid. 3 days office. Position available for contractors inside IR35. 1 year duration. Competitive rates paid.

Working from office in North West, commutable from Warrington, Widnes, Irlam, Altrincham, Leigh. Hybrid position with 3 days being worked within the office.

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