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Principal Mechanical Engineer

  • Location: Plymouth
  • Salary: £50.00 - £60.00 per hour per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted over 1 year ago

  • Sector: Defence & Aerospace
  • Contact: Emily Stapley
  • Contact Email: E.Stapley@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Client: BAE Systems
  • Expiry Date: 02 January 2024
  • Job Ref: BBBH81379_1700557817

Would you like to join an international defence company to support their clients by improving the capability, reliability, and availability of their most critical assets? Due to continued investment, this global business is currently looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their existing team in Plymouth (semi remote working) on a contract basis.

The Role

Responsible for ensuring the delivery of the mechanical engineering aspects of the Dock Bottom Village & Marshalling Area. Ensure systems are designed against a clear statement of compliance with defined requirements, including demonstration that the design meets relevant HSE and specified Nuclear Safety requirements. Supports delivery of mechanical engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost.

  • Management of the Mechanical engineering elements of the Dock Bottom Village & Marshalling Area packages, ensuring designer technical performance and making appropriate technical responses. Provide Subject Matter Expert advice for mechanical engineering.

  • Provide Technical design guidance and review of mechanical design of elements including but not limited to mechanical building services, dock flood, dewatering and drainage systems, submarine cradle, industrial lifts and HVAC systems.

You

To succeed within the role of a Principal Engineer you'll have experience in a similar position and have the following skills:

The candidate should preferably have:

  • Experience of design and substantiation of mechanical building services, HVAC systems and industrial lifts;
  • Preferable knowledge of relevant design and analysis codes for satisfying Nuclear Safety Functions;
  • Knowledge of fabrication, manufacture, testing, certification and installation techniques

Please note that due to security nature of this role, offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining SC security clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and will require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

  • Improve work-life balance
  • Be appreciated and valued
  • Increase earning potential


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If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV to Stella today!