Principal Mechanical Engineer - Contract - Manchester (Hybrid)

Our client are known for tackling the complex problems.

Providing expert solutions across various sectors, they work seamlessly within a multi-disciplinary team, trusted to deliver inventive solutions to complex technical design challenges.

As their team has grown they have opportunities for contract Principal Mechanical Process Engineers to become members of their friendly, supportive, and creative engineering team to work on an exciting project in our Nuclear sector.

What you will do:

· Perform the role of mechanical lead

· Produce mechanical engineering design deliverables (including calculations, datasheets, specifications and schedules)

· Contribute to safety reviews and other risk assessment

· Checking of mechanical deliverables to ensure engineering designs meet appropriate quality and compliance controls, project brief and customer requirements.

· Reviewing vendor quotations and liaising with equipment and package vendors

· Utility system specification, design, and capacity evaluation

· Checking of piping design documents, including checking isometrics and layout drawings

· Assist in plant layout development

· Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary members of the design team to deliver safe, efficient, and buildable solutions

Requirements:

Non-Negotiable:

· Degree in Mechanical Engineering

· Extensive experience in the nuclear sector

· Have experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams

· Currently hold Security Clearance or eligible to pass criteria for Security Clearance.

Desirable:

· Chartered Engineer Status

· Experience in nuclear fuel reprocessing

· Want to take ownership, be innovative, use initiative and are driven by client satisfaction