Principal Mechanical Engineer
- ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd
- Plymouth, Massachusetts
- Full Time
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Job Type:
Contract
Job Sector:
Engineering, Media, Design, Public Sector
Region:
South West
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
71 to 78 per hour
Posted:
28/07/2025
Recruiter:
ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd
Job Ref:
BBBH26687
Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a FTSE 100 organisation that contributes to international defence to recruit a Principal Mechanical Engineer on a 12-month contract, on a hybrid basis from its Plymouth site.
The Principal Mechanical Engineer role comes with an hourly rate up to 78 per hour.
Key skills required for the Principal Mechanical Engineer role
* Experience in the design of mechanical engineering principles of Steam & Condensate, Industrial Gases, Fresh Water, Demineralised Water, HVAC, Domestic Water services etc.
* Detailed knowledge and experience of BREEAM, DREAM, and Building Regs.
* Experience of working in a design consultancy or experience of working within a contractor design environment, managing a small team of engineers.
* Knowledge of the design lifecycle
* Preferably Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related subjects.
* Chartered Engineer with CIBSE or IMechE or working towards CEng.
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Principal Mechanical Engineer role
* An hourly rate up to 78 per hour
* Inside IR35
* Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
* 12-month contract
Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Job Type:
Contract
Job Sector:
Engineering, Media, Design, Public Sector
Region:
South West
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
71 to 78 per hour
Posted:
28/07/2025
Recruiter:
ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd
Job Ref:
BBBH26687
Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a FTSE 100 organisation that contributes to international defence to recruit a Principal Mechanical Engineer on a 12-month contract, on a hybrid basis from its Plymouth site.
The Principal Mechanical Engineer role comes with an hourly rate up to 78 per hour.
Key skills required for the Principal Mechanical Engineer role
* Experience in the design of mechanical engineering principles of Steam & Condensate, Industrial Gases, Fresh Water, Demineralised Water, HVAC, Domestic Water services etc.
* Detailed knowledge and experience of BREEAM, DREAM, and Building Regs.
* Experience of working in a design consultancy or experience of working within a contractor design environment, managing a small team of engineers.
* Knowledge of the design lifecycle
* Preferably Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related subjects.
* Chartered Engineer with CIBSE or IMechE or working towards CEng.
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Principal Mechanical Engineer role
* An hourly rate up to 78 per hour
* Inside IR35
* Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
* 12-month contract
Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Job ID: 487968174
Originally Posted on: 8/3/2025
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