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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Employer
Babcock
Location
Bristol, Bristol, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
19 Jun 2021

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Clearance Level
SC, None / Undisclosed
Sector
Defence, Engineering
Job Type
Permanent

Job Details

Principal Mechanical Engineer x 2
Bristol or Plymouth, other locations considered
Competitive Salary with flexible working arrangements
Job Ref: SF34756


About the role:
Here at Cavendish Nuclear we are currently recruiting for senior mechanical engineering professionals to join us either based out of Bristol or Devonport or if located elsewhere in the UK able to commit to 2/3 days onsite at HMNB Devonport, Plymouth when required.

Due to upcoming project work we are looking for Principal Engineer's to support our high integrity mechanical programmes of work at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Purpose
The Principal Mechanical Engineer provides leadership in the delivery of engineering and technical activities through the application of process, domain knowledge and experience.

At this level we are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer, who has a breadth of engineering knowledge & experience, resolves a range of technical issues and problems, compiles technical reports and accompanying presentations, provides, reviews and adheres to specifications in accordance with stakeholder requirements.

Coaches, mentors and assists others on matters pertaining to their own discipline, developing business awareness, builds strong working relationships with stakeholders, works independently with limited technical direction or as part of a small team.

Some Key Responsibilities will include:
Leading and supervising multi-disciplinary teams to achieve technical delivery in a timeous and cost effective manner - whilst promoting effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams.

As a Principal Engineer you will ensure effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress.

Technical management of the engineering output to ensure delivery of technical solutions in line with agreed technical scope. You will also produce, review, verify and approve outputs including: calculations, analyses, technical reports, technical specifications and method statements.

Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of responsibility and ensure all team members across engineering co-operate with respect to company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and behaviours.

Manage resource demands and development of capability skills to match needs of assigned work scopes

Support business development opportunities assisting the business winning process through input into or review of tender requirements, including estimates.

What do I need to do the role?
Experience/Qualifications/Skills


Essential:
• Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant Mechanical engineering discipline, with significant demonstrable experience
• Chartered Engineer status, or working towards
• Demonstrable experience in managing teams to deliver analysis activities on a range of project types
• Demonstrable experience in covering a variety of tasks across a range of complexities
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to interface with other disciplines

Desirable:
• Member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and capable of registration with the Engineering Council
• Experience in managing engineering scope for Projects from concept design to full Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)
• Breadth and depth of experience in a range of commercial or defence projects

What else do I need to know?
• All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to satisfactory security clearance which includes 3 years reference checks. Verification of any qualifications/passport/licences must be shown at interview stage.

Application Guidance
If you are currently employed by Babcock/Cavendish Nuclear please let your line manager know that you're applying for this vacancy. You should also let them know if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role.

Please note that you will not be able to access the vacancy details after the closing date so you may wish to keep a copy of this advert and any supporting documents for your records.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

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Company

For more than a century, Babcock has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering support.

Underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, infrastructure management, and specialist training, we help customers around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the key market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear.

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