Principal Mechanical Engineer - Warrington

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• Would you like to play a key role in delivering high-integrity engineering solutions for some of the UK’s most complex infrastructure projects?
  
• Are you a strong leader with a passion for solving technical challenges in regulated industries?
  
• Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your expertise directly influences project success?
  

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. This role will contribute to a high-impact public sector Defence Nuclear infrastructure initiative focused on enhancing operational resilience and sustainability across critical systems. The project involves complex mechanical systems integration, requiring innovative engineering solutions within a multidisciplinary team.

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• Day-to-day, you’ll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, oversee the delivery of complex technical solutions, and act as a key point of contact for customers, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and performance while mentoring others and driving continuous improvement across projects.
  
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions aligned with customer requirements and project scope.
  
• Supervise and mentor engineers and technical specialists, ensuring effective performance, development, and adherence to engineering standards.
  
• Act as a key liaison with customers, fostering strong relationships and ensuring transparent communication on technical progress and delivery.
  
• Oversee the production, review, and approval of engineering outputs, including calculations, specifications, and reports, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
  
• Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across engineering activities, promoting a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.
  

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• Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstrable experience.
  
• Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex technical projects within agreed scope, timeframes, and quality standards.
  
• Proven ability to supervise and mentor engineers and technical specialists, fostering professional development and ensuring high performance.
  
• Strong background in producing, reviewing, and approving detailed engineering outputs, including calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in applying relevant procedures, codes, and standards to ensure compliance and technical integrity across engineering activities.
  
• Track record of effective customer engagement, including managing relationships, resolving technical issues, and supporting business development initiatives.
  

The role will be mainly office based with trips to site as required. A safety induction will be provided.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

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