Job Title: Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer
Salary: £60k - £80k (based on experience) + Excellent benefits, including matched employer pension contributions up to 6%, health & medical care, performance-related bonus, Employee Ownership Trust (tax-free) bonus, and 25 days holiday with a “holiday purchase” scheme.
Location: Cheadle, Cheshire
Duration: Permanent, Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
GPW Recruitment is working closely with a leading engineering company to recruit a Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer to lead the delivery of large-scale projects or multiple smaller projects, ensuring top-tier standards of safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
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Project Leadership: Lead the mechanical scope for large single projects or a series of smaller greenfield and brownfield projects.
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HSE and Client Satisfaction: Ensure all work adheres to the highest standards of Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and meets client requirements.
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Team Collaboration: Work closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project delivery, while managing cost control, progress reporting, and quality assurance.
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Mechanical Scope Management: Oversee machinery, vessels, and packages, including preparing technical specifications, reviewing vendor drawings, design schemes, site surveys, and estimates.
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Contract Compliance: Ensure all mechanical engineering works are completed according to contractual terms and requirements.
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Project Phases: Handle Concept, FEED, and EPC phases, along with consultancy and proposal support.
Experience & Qualifications:
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Engineering Degree: Required in mechanical engineering.
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Chartered Membership: Chartered status with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers is essential.
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Project Experience: Significant engineering and contracting experience across major and minor projects.
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Leadership: Proven experience leading teams of engineers and designers.
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Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills due to client and partner interaction.
Desirable Experience:
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Hands-On Experience: Experience in fabrication, construction, or commissioning phases is highly desirable.
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Industry Expertise: Knowledge in Process Plant, Hydrogen, Chemicals, Biotech, and emerging sectors is a plus.
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Design Management: Previous experience in design management will be an advantage.
The Rewards as a Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer:
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Salary: Negotiable based on experience.
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Benefits: Includes matched employer pension contributions up to 6%, health & medical care, performance-related bonus, Employee Ownership Trust (tax-free) bonus, flexible working hours, and 25 days holiday with a “holiday purchase” scheme