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Principal Engineer - Mechanical Process

  • Location: Plymouth
  • Salary: £71 - £87 per hour + Negotiable, Inside IR35 per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 3 days ago

  • Sector: Defence & Aerospace
  • Contact: Emily Stapley
  • Contact Email: e.stapley@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 09 May 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH84241_1743174597

Would you like to join an international defence company to support their clients by improving the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets? Due to continued investment, this global business is currently looking for a Principal Engineer - Mechanical Process to join their existing team in Plymouth (mostly working from home, onsite once every 6 to 8 weeks) on a 12 month contract.

The Role
As a Principal Engineer - Mechanical Process, your responsibilities will include the following but not limited to:

* Support the development, leadership, management, and co-ordination of the technical design packages agreeing project related objectives, managing performance of Engineering and Design resource, and making appropriate technical management decisions.
* Ensure that the design documentation covers the scope of operations required by the Project Manager and is produced to agreed standards, schedule, and budget.
* Plan for effective project implementation, identifying key factors and leading the project's technical planning process.

You
To succeed within the role of a Principal Engineer - Mechanical Process, you'll have experience in a similar position and have the following skills:

* BEng or BSc Hons in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree
* Minimum 6 years' experience of designing a mechanical services / process systems
* Experience of working in a highly regulated industry, strong preference to nuclear
* Understanding of hydraulic / pressure calculations
* Understanding of hazard identification and analysis associated with process systems (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP etc)
* Experience checking design documentation.
* Line management experience of 3+ direct reports.

Please note that due to security nature of this role, we can only consider those who are sole British Nationals and is eligible to obtain SC security clearance.

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

* Improve work-life balance
* Be appreciated and valued
* Increase earning potential

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If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you!

PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!