Principal Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Type: Contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Start date: As soon as possible subject to security clearance

Duration: 12+ months

Location: Warrington / Hybrid – 2 or 3 days per week working from the office.

Hours of work: 37-40 hours per week Mon-Fri

About the Role

6‑month design development phase, with continued involvement during procurement

We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical engineering discipline across a major project, with responsibility for delivering high‑quality design outputs, managing technical interfaces, and guiding a team of engineers. You will act as the primary authority for mechanical engineering within the project and work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of all mechanical design requirements.

This role involves taking a lead po...