34 principal engineer jobs found

Weights Engineering is concerned with managing the overall weight and weight distribution of the submarine. The weights team work closely with the Naval architects to ensure the weight of the boat and the weight distribution provides a stable and buoyant platform. Weights Engineers are involved at all stages for the design lifecycle from concept design through to in-service support. From early weight predictions at concept design, through setting the weight budgets and continually monitoring weight changes through design development and into build. Weights Engineering also support operations for every module/unit move and manage the lead ballast installation. JOB FUNCTION / CATEGORY Weights GRADE S5 CORE DUTIES • To provide specialist Weight Engineering design support to all current programmes for submarines and surface ships. • To undertake Weight Engineering tasks in support of the Company’s programmes for submarines and surface ships. • Calculation and monitoring of...

We have an exciting opportunity to work with a specialist Nuclear Engineering business who design, manufacture and install plant and equipment. Working 4 days a week Mon - Thurs, 9.5 hours per day with extra hours available on Fridays, you'll be in the office just 2 of those. With roles at various levels Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, if you've got experience in either the Nuclear or Defence industry, and have worked with Inventor, this would be an excellent opportunity for a long term contract with a business who have an order book that continues throughout 2025! Key Responsibilities: Develop design concepts, layouts, and detailed engineering documentation. Ensure designs conform to British and European standards and meet client requirements. Lead a small team of design engineers or work independently, as required. Produce design justification reports that address technical risks and safety concerns....

We have an exciting opportunity to work with a specialist Nuclear Engineering business who design, manufacture and install plant and equipment. Working 4 days a week Mon - Thurs, 9.5 hours per day with extra hours available on Fridays, you'll be in the office just 2 of those. With roles at various levels EC&I Engineer, Senior EC&I Engineer and Principal EC&I Engineer, if you've got experience in either the Nuclear or Defence industry, this would be an excellent opportunity for a long term contract with a business who have an order book that continues throughout 2025! Key Responsibilities: Produce engineering drawings such as block cable diagrams, schematic diagrams, and cable routing designs. Develop engineering documentation, including operation and maintenance manuals and test documentation. Carry out engineering calculations, including cable and safety instrumented system calculations. Design and develop software for PLC and SCADA control systems. Conduct trials...

We have a current opportunity for a Principal Process Engineer on a contract basis. The position will be based in Uxbridge. For further information about this position please apply. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

3 x Principal C&I Engineers Initial 12 Month Contracts Hybrid Working - 2 days per fortnight on site with the client based in Barrow-in-Furness £55.25 Per Hour (Inside IR35) The Role Develop and manage requirements and acceptance criteria specific to a system or product and/or across a system of systems, platform or programme Understand the contractual and performance requirements for various systems, and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning activities Produce documentation required to support the design review process, including: diagrams; technical specifications; supporting calculations; design evidence and justifications Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority Ensure compliance against contractual requirements and that work is undertaken in accordance...

10 x Principal Mechanical Engineers Initial 12 Month Contracts Huddersfield - Full time on site £65.98 Per Hour (Inside IR35) The Role Acting principally under the direction of the Technical Authority, to work flexibly within the Engineering team on assigned gearbox design projects and associated product engineering activities. The scope of the tasks will primarily comprise/address the mechanical design and detailing of high integrity gearboxes, components and assemblies, but will include other supporting systems and equipment such as couplings, instrumentation, lubrication, materials selection, documentation and test rig design as necessary. Liaison with other engineering team members and other DBS functional teams during project work is an integral part of the role. The Candidate Engineering design of geared transmission systems and components Develop designs and/or re-engineering of existing designs for new applications. Design of test equipment and procedures for...

A leading nuclear engineering company is looking for a principal mechanical engineer to join the team on a long term contract basis for some of their most exciting projects in the nuclear space. Job Role - Principal Mechanical Engineer Location - Cumbria Contract Length - 12 Months Pay Rates - Up To £75 hour Inside IR35 This role will be perfect for a well experienced and knowledgeable principal mechanical engineer who has vast time spent in the highly regulated fields and sectors associated. Key Competencies: Understand concepts and principles, shapes, designs, developments and determines a solution to functional issues A full knowledge and understanding of all health and safety matters Work as the subject matters expert and mechanical engineering specialist Technically manage the scope of engineering to ensure it meets project quality requirements and deadlines Ensure that procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical...

A leading nuclear engineering company is looking for a principal mechanical engineer to join the team on a long term contract basis for some of their most exciting projects in the nuclear space. Job Role - Principal Mechanical Engineer Location - Bristol Contract Length - 12 Months Pay Rates - Up To £75 hour Inside IR35 This role will be perfect for a well experienced and knowledgeable principal mechanical engineer who has vast time spent in the highly regulated fields and sectors associated. Key Competencies: Understand concepts and principles, shapes, designs, developments and determines a solution to functional issues A full knowledge and understanding of all health and safety matters Work as the subject matters expert and mechanical engineering specialist Technically manage the scope of engineering to ensure it meets project quality requirements and deadlines Ensure that procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical...

Principal Process Engineer Contract: 12-month contract, inside IR35 Hourly Rate: £60-70 per hour Location: Warrington, with 3 days working from home per week Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Process Engineer to join their Engineering, Technical, and Specialist Capability team. This role provides a unique opportunity to lead the delivery of complex engineering and technical activities within the nuclear sector. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise to drive innovation and excellence, contributing to the client's commitment to safety, sustainability, and achieving net zero targets. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Manage multidisciplinary teams to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of engineering work, meeting agreed project scopes. Client Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, resolving technical and delivery issues and providing progress updates. Technical Management: Oversee the engineering output to...

Are you a proven Senior Electrical Engineer who is looking to take that next step in your career?   Do you have a understanding of MV/LV Transformers? Would you like to join a leading engineering company, delivering ground-breaking projects across the nuclear sector?   If yes, this could be the role for you! The Opportunity Our client is one of the UK’s largest Engineering consultants. They are currently searching for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their team out of their Reading office. There will, however, be the occasional requirement for travel to the Northeast. Contract - This role has been deemed inside IR35 Duration: 12 months rolling   You will be working on a verity of projects on a major government framework. This role is offered on a contract basis, with 40 hours per week expected. You will be able to work flexible hours and on a hybrid basis.   Please note, due to the nature of the projects, candidates must be eligible for UK Security...

Company Description Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy...

Contract role - Outside IR35 Competitive hourly rate Hybrid working - 3 days in office / 2 days from home The Energy Division at ARM are currently recruiting an experienced Principal Design Engineer to be based out of South West London. Job Overview: This role is working for a leading EPC company working on a subsea pipeline project for a 12+ month project. Skills Required: * Degree qualified in civil, structural or mechanical discipline. * Will be involved primarily in detailed FE analysis but also in general subsea pipeline and spools design activities, such as, wall thickness, stability, bottom roughness and freespan. * A comprehensive understanding of structural analysis, including, statics, dynamics and fatigue as well as installation and constructability aspects of pipeline systems. * Should have extensive experience in Subsea engineering with knowledge of typical subsea software tools What do you need to succeed? Qualifications and Software: * Degree qualified...

Principal Firmware Engineer Edinburg OR Newcastle Paying up to £70p/h (Inside IR35) 6-month contract Responsibilities: The Design and development of Firmware designs using VHDL, for verifying designs using either VHDL or System Verilog and working to a structured firmware design process. Creating innovative VHDL based FPGA design Analysing system level documents and deriving detailed Firmware requirements Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or SystemVerilog / UVM Full firmware design lifecycle, ideally working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar Experience required: Hold a degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in FPGA / Digital techniques. Have used Model Driven Engineering tools including MATLAB and Simulink De-bugging firmware designs and supporting system related verification and integration High Speed Interface Design & Integration, including PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet FPGA technologies from...

Principal Systems Safety Engineer Newcastle OR Edinburgh Paying up to £70p/h (DOE) ARM has partnered with a large defence client who is looking for an experienced Systems Safety Engineer to assist with conducting safety assessments and supporting projects on all safety issues. Responsibilities: Use safety analysis skills across the full system lifecycle: from requirements analysis (including bids and contracting); through design, development; to system integration, acceptance testing, delivery and in-service support Identify hazards and investigate these using functional failure analyses and other techniques, identifying the necessary mitigations to reduce safety risks, and taking part in design trade-offs to implement them Evidence your decisions using the data available to you, through fault tree analysis, scenario analysis, and various other techniques Document and present the outcomes of safety analysis to stakeholders Generate safety requirements to meet customer and/or...

Principal Highways Engineer   Carrington West is delighted to be working with a leading organisation to find an experienced and motivated Principal Highways Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on exciting and varied projects that make a real difference to communities.   The Role As a Principal Highways Engineer, you'll be responsible for overseeing the design, supervision, procurement, and implementation of a range of highways and traffic schemes. You'll take ownership of projects from start to finish, ensuring they're delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. You'll work on projects such as: ·20mph schemes ·Highway improvements and traffic management ·Parking schemes (car parking and residential) ·Cycleway schemes ·Pedestrian crossings   What You'll Be Doing ·Leading the design and delivery of schemes, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and guidelines. ·Supervising works on-site, including road markings, signage, and other...

Job title: Principal Substantiation Engineer (Civils) Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: As soon as possible subject to clearance Duration: 12 month Salary/ Pay rate/ Benefits: £70 per hour Location: Plymouth Hours of work: 35 hours per week Applicants must have experience of the following: * Understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering activities through design, implementation and operation and with a core focus on safety. * Good understanding of modern analysis techniques for concrete nuclear structures, ideally using finite element analysis. * Understanding of the UK laws and regulations pertaining to Nuclear Licenced Sites. * Clear understanding of how nuclear safety cases are developed and the role of the designer in this process. * Working knowledge of the international codes and standards pertinent to the design of nuclear structures. Ideally applicants should also have: The candidate will have a degree or equivalent in civil or structural...

Role:Buildings Engineer Location:Plymouth(Hybrid) Duration:6 months Inside IR35 Buildings Support Engineer Job Purpose To support the design development and delivery of building work packages associated with the 5 Basin berthing requirements for Astute Class submarines at 5 Basin East Wall Centre and South. The Buildings Support Engineer is accountable to the 5 Basin Principal Engineer (Buildings) for the design development of building work packages for quality, output in accordance with scope, schedule, and cost. Responsibilities Manage one or more technical design packages as assigned by the Principal Engineer (Buildings), agreeing project related objectives, managing designer performance, and making appropriate technical management responses. Provide Subject Matter Expert advice as per discipline. Ensure that the design documentation covers the scope of operations required by the Project Manager and is produced to agreed standards, schedule and budget. Assist the Principal...

Senior Or Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer Central London Salary: £45,000 - £57,000 – Dependent On Experience This multi-disciplined engineering consultancy are looking for a mid-level civil engineer to join their infrastructure team which consists of 6 people and comprises of: 1 engineering graduate and 3 engineers, 2 x Senior/Principal Engineer and is led by an Associate Director. This consultancies client base is predominantly large residential developers, with some industrial and commercial development, and their typical projects range from around 50 units up to several thousand dwellings. They deliver projects from initial feasibility stage, through planning and detail design and to construction stage.  The team specialises in drainage, highways and development infrastructure. Benefits: -          Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days from home) -          Reviewed salary in July annually. -          Basic working week of 37.5 hours (flexible start/finish...

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a background in Civil and Structural construction on high security projects, within the nuclear and defence sector? Would an opportunity to manage or lead multiple technical design packages on one of the largest construction projects in Europe, interest you? If the answer is yes, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you. The Opportunity Working with one of the fastest growing Technical Services & Consulting departments in the UK, with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country, across multiple engineering sectors. Our client is on the lookout for an experienced This opportunity is working onsite at Devonport Dockyard, currently one of the biggest construction project in Europe. The role Being the Buildings Support Engineer, you will support the design development and delivery of building work packages associated with the 5 Basin berthing requirements for Astute Class submarines at 5 Basin East Wall Centre and...

Software Controls Engineer – Yorkshire 3-month contract (likely extension) Limited co. suitable - Outside IR35 Gross rate: 50.00p/h - £60.00p/h DOE Automation machinery / Siemens TIA Portal / Allen Bradley Rockwell / Unified HMI / Winn CC I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key global client based in Yorkshire, who are a global leading automation machinery manufacturer. They operate in the design, manufacture and installation of special purpose automated machinery into fast paced FMCG, pharma, medical and green energy industries. Due to continued growth, projects, and investment, they are looking for experienced Software Controls Engineer to join their team on an interim basis. Initially this contract/project is for 3-6 months. For the position of Software Controls Engineer, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: Responsible for the development and editing of code, on new and existing machinery Developing new modules Development of new features through...