Senior Mechanical Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Premier Group
£78 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Principal Mechanical Engineer involves providing technical leadership and hands-on design experience within complex engineering and manufacturing environments for a leading manufacturing business in Surrey. This is a 9-month contract position that may extend, requiring a candidate with a strong background across multiple industries. The ideal candidate will have proven experience at a Principal or Senior level and will be responsible for delivering projects from concept to production. The position offers a competitive day rate and hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support a leading manufacturing business in Surrey on an initial 9-month contract.
- Provide strong technical leadership and hands-on design experience.
- Deliver projects from concept through to production.
- Lead technical activities and engage with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Utilize experience across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, medical devices, industrial equipment, energy, and robotics.
Key Skills:
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Proven experience operating at Principal or Senior Mechanical Engineer level.
- Strong background in manufacturing, product development, and mechanical design.
- Ability to lead technical activities and engage with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience across multiple industries including aerospace, automotive, and medical devices.
Salary (Rate): £78.00/hr
City: Surrey
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Engineering
Principal Mechanical Engineer Surrey | 9-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Day Rate
We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to support a leading manufacturing business in Surrey on an initial 9-month contract, with potential for extension. This role will suit a highly capable engineer with a broad background across multiple industries, bringing strong technical leadership and hands-on design experience within complex engineering and manufacturing environments.
Key Requirements:
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Proven experience operating at Principal or Senior Mechanical Engineer level.
- Strong background in manufacturing, product development, and mechanical design.
- Experience delivering projects from concept through to production.
- Ability to lead technical activities and engage with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, medical devices, industrial equipment, energy, robotics, or similar.
Contract Details:
- 9-Month Initial Contract
- Outside IR35
- Surrey (Hybrid working available)
- Competitive Day Rate
- Immediate/Short Notice Start Preferred
If you're a Principal Mechanical Engineer with diverse industry experience and a track record of delivering engineering excellence, we'd like to hear from you.