Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer with a background in the nuclear sector to be engaged on a contract basis outside of IR35 in the North West with hybrid/remote working.
Key duties:

Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams
Assist in 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
Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities
Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately
Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned
Assessing the implications of changes, concessions and queries
Maintaining the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is maintained throughout design lifecycle
Evaluate technical issues in order to develop proposals for investigations and/or solutions, including process improvements
Provide support to the Project Manager for the planning, control and delivery of tasks and projects
Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority
Act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when authorised to do so.
Exercise care for own health and safety and that of others as defined by Health and Safety legislation, adhere to endorsed Company policy, procedures and delegations (e.g. Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance & Development Reviews and Finance etc.)
Essential experience:

Nuclear experience
You are someone who owns and delivers
Knowledge of CAD tools and General Engineering Drawing Practice.
Ability to build strong and influential relationships with key stakeholders.
Experience leading a team.
Qualifications:

Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
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