My client is searching for a technically skilled Principal or Senior Mechanical Engineer with a passion for leadership, team coordination, and delivering innovative solutions.
Based in Glasgow, Stockton, Bristol or Edinburgh, the role offers a flexible working arrangement, blending home-working with collaborative office and site-based time.
Part-time applicants are also welcomed, making this an ideal opportunity to contribute to building a carbon-free future while maintaining a great work-life balance.
About the Role: As part of the Net Zero Engineering Business Unit, you'll work on a wide variety of projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions and securing future energy supplies.
This role focuses on diversifying the energy mix, including power generation (gas, biomass, hydro, and nuclear), hydrogen production and storage, natural gas cavern storage, and industrial decarbonisation.
In this position, you'll lead technical mechanical engineering efforts while mentoring and developing junior team members.
You'll also assist with team coordination, ensuring smooth resourcing and communication across projects.
Why Join My Client?
The UK is at the forefront of achieving a Net Zero target by 2050.
My client plays a pivotal role in this journey by delivering transformative energy projects and driving innovation across the industry.
You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment that values every voice, supporting exciting projects across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, and energy efficiency.
Key Responsibilities: - Provide technical leadership on mechanical engineering projects, from feasibility studies to detailed designs.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop other team members.
- Coordinate team activities, including resourcing and meetings, in collaboration with the group lead.
- Work on diverse tasks, ranging from small individual assignments to multi-disciplinary projects.
Skills & Experience Required: - Master's degree (MEng/MSc) in Mechanical Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer status and IMechE membership (preferred).
- Strong technical foundation with experience in highly regulated industries such as power, chemical, or oil & gas.
- Expertise in areas such as: - Pipe stress analysis.
- Equipment specification and engineering documentation.
- Pressure part design calculations.
- Plant layout design.
- Checking and providing assurance of deliverables.
Flexible working policies ensure you can thrive both professionally and personally, while contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.
Ready to power the future?
Apply now and be part of a team shaping tomorrow's energy landscape.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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