Principal Mechanical Engineer – Process

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Process

Posted Today by Astute Technical Recruitment

£87 Per hour
Inside
Remote
Plymouth, Devon

Summary: The Principal Mechanical Process Engineer will work with a FTSE 100 organization in the nuclear sector on a 12-month remote contract, requiring occasional visits to the Plymouth site. The role demands expertise in mechanical service design within a highly regulated environment, particularly nuclear. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and relevant engineering qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design mechanical service or process systems.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations in a highly regulated industry, preferably nuclear.
  • Perform hydraulic or pressure calculations.
  • Conduct hazard identification and analysis for process systems (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP).
  • Manage a team of 3+ direct reports.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in designing mechanical service or process systems.
  • Experience in a highly regulated industry, with a preference for nuclear.
  • Understanding of hydraulic or pressure calculations.
  • Knowledge of hazard identification and analysis methods.
  • BEng/BSc in mechanical engineering or a similar degree.
  • Line management experience of 3+ direct reports.

Salary (Rate): £87

City: Plymouth

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other