Principal Mechanical Engineer

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a bespoke engineering provider who specialise in offering solutions to the nuclear and defence sectors. They are currently looking to recruit a Principle Mechanical Engineer for its Chorley site. The Principle Mechanical Engineer will actively lead design teams, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality engineering solutions. The role comes with a salary of up to £70,000 per annum (or £60 an hour, if contractor). If you're a Principle Mechanical Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties As a Principal Mechanical Engineer you will: Lead and supervise multidisciplinary engineering design teams, providing technical direction and oversight. Encourage a collaborative work environment that emphasises continuous learning and improvement. Support the Engineering Manager by monitoring engineering activities to meet cost, schedule, quality, and safety standards. Coordinate project schedules, resources, and budgets, and adjust project plans as necessary to meet timelines and cost targets. Identify, assess, and address technical risks, escalating issues as needed. Conduct design reviews to ensure engineering deliverables meet applicable regulations and quality standards. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in an engineering discipline. Proven leadership in a collaborative engineering environment. Deep knowledge of relevant safety, health, and environmental legislation (e.g., Machinery Directive, LOLER, PUWER, CDM). Salary and benefits of the Principle Mechanical Engineer role Salary up to £70,000 or £60 an hour for contractors 25 days holiday + bank holidays Health Care package and other benefitsAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful