Principal Mechanical Engineer
Posted 4 days ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd
£78 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Warrington, Cheshire
Summary: The Principal Mechanical Engineer role involves supporting high-profile defence programmes within the UK's defence infrastructure, particularly in nuclear and high-integrity engineering projects. The position is based in Warrington, Manchester, and requires a strong background in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on safety-critical programmes. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance and have relevant experience in the nuclear or defence sectors. This is a long-term contract opportunity with a leading engineering consultancy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support major decommissioning and infrastructure upgrades at a leading defence establishment.
- Contribute to submarine decommissioning demonstrator development for the UK MoD at Rosyth.
- Provide technical support frameworks for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
Key Skills:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng).
- Chartered Engineer (CEng).
- Experience in the nuclear or defence sectors.
- Strong background in Mechanical Engineering.
- Proficient with Autodesk Inventor.
- Proven experience with mechanical or manual handling systems.
- Eligible for SC clearance (must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years).
Salary (Rate): £78/hour
City: Warrington
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Engineering
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: Warrington, Manchester (Hybrid, 3 days/week onsite)
Contract: 12 months
Rate: £57-£78/hr (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC
Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in defence, nuclear, or high-integrity engineering projects? We're recruiting multiple Senior and Principal Mechanical Engineers to support cutting-edge, safety-critical programmes across the UK's defence infrastructure. This is a long-term opportunity with a leading engineering consultancy delivering strategic work across secure sites.
Projects You'll Support
You'll play a key role on a range of high-profile Defence programmes, including:
- Major decommissioning and infrastructure upgrades at a leading defence establishment
- Submarine decommissioning demonstrator development for the UK MoD at Rosyth
- Technical support frameworks for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)
Key Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- Experience in the nuclear or defence sectors
- Strong background in Mechanical Engineering
- Proficient with Autodesk Inventor
- Proven experience with mechanical or manual handling systems
- Eligible for SC clearance (must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years)
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to influence nationally significant programmes, working with expert teams in an environment that values innovation, safety, and high standards. Interested? Apply today with your CV and availability, or contact me directly for more info. Candidates with prior defence or nuclear site experience are strongly encouraged to get in touch.