Principal Mechanical Engineer

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: * Project Leadership: Lead the mechanical scope for large single projects or a series of smaller greenfield and brownfield projects. * HSE and Client Satisfaction: Ensure all work adheres to the highest standards of Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and meets client requirements. * 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. * Mechanical Scope Management: Oversee machinery, vessels, and packages, including preparing technical specifications, reviewing vendor drawings, design schemes, site surveys, and estimates. * Contract Compliance: Ensure all mechanical engineering works are completed according to contractual terms and requirements. * Project Phases: Handle Concept, FEED, and EPC phases, along with consultancy and proposal support. Experience & Qualifications: * Engineering Degree: Required in mechanical engineering. * Chartered Membership: Chartered status with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers is essential. * Project Experience: Significant engineering and contracting experience across major and minor projects. * Leadership: Proven experience leading teams of engineers and designers. * Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills due to client and partner interaction. Desirable Experience: * Hands-On Experience: Experience in fabrication, construction, or commissioning phases is highly desirable. * Industry Expertise: Knowledge in Process Plant, Hydrogen, Chemicals, Biotech, and emerging sectors is a plus. * Design Management: Previous experience in design management will be an advantage. The Rewards as a Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer: * Salary: Negotiable based on experience. * 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