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Principal Mechanical Engineer

  • Location: Warrington
  • Salary: £57 - £78 per hour + Umbrella, inside IR35 per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 22 days ago

  • Sector: Defence & Aerospace
  • Contact: Emily Stapley
  • Contact Email: e.stapley@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Expiry Date: 14 August 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH84673_1751528640

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Warrington, Manchester (Hybrid, 3 days/week onsite)

Contract: 12 months

Rate: £57-£78/hr (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in defence, nuclear, or high-integrity engineering projects?

We're recruiting multiple Senior and Principal Mechanical Engineers to support cutting-edge, safety-critical programmes across the UK's defence infrastructure. This is a long-term opportunity with a leading engineering consultancy delivering strategic work across secure sites.

Projects You'll Support

You'll play a key role on a range of high-profile Defence programmes, including:

  • Major decommissioning and infrastructure upgrades at a leading defence establishment
  • Submarine decommissioning demonstrator development for the UK MoD at Rosyth
  • Technical support frameworks for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng)
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng)
  • Experience in the nuclear or defence sectors
  • Strong background in Mechanical Engineering
  • Proficient with Autodesk Inventor
  • Proven experience with mechanical or manual handling systems
  • Eligible for SC clearance (must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years)

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to influence nationally significant programmes, working with expert teams in an environment that values innovation, safety, and high standards.

Interested?

Apply today with your CV and availability, or contact me directly for more info. Candidates with prior defence or nuclear site experience are strongly encouraged to get in touch.