Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Hybrid)
About the company
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team as a recognised technical authority. This senior role offers hybrid working, a highly enhanced benefits package, and a clear, structured career development pathway with full accreditation support.
Your tasks
As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will act as a technical authority, providing expert engineering leadership, governance and strategic direction across multiple projects.
Key responsibilities include
- Acting as the technical authority within areas of recognised expertise
- Leading the development, review and approval of complex engineering designs, analyses, specifications and technical documentation
- Providing expert technical guidance and support throughout the engineering lifecycle
- Leading and participating in technical, design and gate reviews
- Ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, codes of practice and company procedures
- Identifying, assessing and managing technical risks, implementing mitigation measures
- Supporting project planning, estimation and decision-making with specialist knowledge
- Developing, maintaining and promoting engineering standards and best practice
- Mentoring and developing engineers, supporting competency growth and knowledge transfer
- Engaging with clients, suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders on complex technical matters
- Supporting business development, bidding and strategic initiatives
- Acting as an escalation point for significant technical issues and providing recommendations for resolution
Requirements
If you’re an experienced engineer who thrives on technical leadership, complex problem-solving and shaping engineering excellence, this role provides the platform to make a significant impact.
- Degree or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering - Will consider HND or equivalent with a proven track record in the design, development and delivery of complex mechanical systems.
- Extensive 3D CAD experience (ideally Creo or SolidWorks), including generating, reviewing and approving designs
- Significant experience in GD&T, limits & fits, and design for manufacture
- Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles (mechanics, dynamics, materials)
- Extensive experience with electric motors, rotating machinery, actuation systems, bearings and seals
- Experience leading technical decision-making and providing specialist guidance
- Experience reviewing and approving engineering designs, calculations and documentation
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration
- Technically inquisitive, innovative and solutions-focused
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Able to work independently and exercise sound engineering judgement
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information
- Practical, hands-on approach
- Flexible and adaptable across multiple projects
- Committed to mentoring and developing engineers
Desirable
- Experience designing for submerged environments
- Hands-on experience during fabrication, construction or commissioning phases
What we offer
Benefits & Development This senior role offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your long-term career and wellbeing:
- Highly enhanced pension scheme
- Structured career development programme with clear progression routes
- Accreditation support for professional registration
- Training & development investment
- Twice-yearly salary reviews
- Life assurance & health assurance
- Hybrid working
- Optional project-related travel
Up to £65,000, depending on experience.
How to apply
If you’re an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a role with genuine influence, technical leadership and long-term progression, we’d love to hear from you.
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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Hybrid | Salary up to £65,000,Excellent Benefits + Structured Career Development Programme*