Principal Mechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom Jefferson Wells Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Jefferson Wells. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for delivering mechanical engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule, and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the delivery of mechanical engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule, and cost.
  • Apply systems engineering approach to develop and validate design requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with client specifications, technical regulations, and standards.
  • Collaborate across engineering functions and stakeholders to integrate designs within the overall facility layout and manage interfaces.
  • Technical management of specialist sub-contract designers.
  • Maintain the engineering configuration of the design intent (change control).

Requirements:

  • Mechanical engineering background preferably within Defence, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, or other highly regulated industry.
  • Engineering principles for the design of mechanical process systems and building services (e.g., water services, industrial gases).
  • Regulations, legislation, and standards that are applicable to mechanical system design and construction (including Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM).
  • Experience of substantiation of process equipment for justification of Nuclear Safety Functions (desirable).

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • A degree, degree apprentice, or demonstrable time served in an appropriate engineering discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer, registered with Engineering Council (or actively working towards).

About Us:

Jefferson Wells is a leading provider of engineering services to the Defence and Nuclear industries. We are committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our clients.



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