Principal Mechanical Engineer

On the back of multiple successes within our growing Major Projects division, we currently have an opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer, to join us in the Renfrew/Teesside area to lead the mechanical engineering team on Greenfield and Brownfield projects across Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Oil & Gas sectors. You will be responsible for project and discipline-related administrative tasks.

As our new Principal Engineer, you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build effective relationships, allowing you to participate in reviews related to constructability, operability, and maintainability. You will work to resolve issues with site personnel and provide on-site support for construction and commissioning.

Our ideal candidate will have expertise in engineering principles and practices to work to solve complex engineering problems, ensuring the most efficient and economical solutions are applied to meet project objectives. You will have a deep understanding of regulations, codes and industry standards, and be accountable for compliance with health, safety, environmental, and security requirements.

Backed by a Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in similar industries, our ideal candidate will have the ability to assist the project management team with issues affecting project completion and profitability, plans, controls & reports on project work. You will support the management of change process. We are looking for someone who has obtained or working towards Chartered accreditation with the IMechE.

In return you will be involved in innovative projects that present creative and technical challenges, you will be joining a supportive work environment that encourages skill development and career growth and give you the opportunity to contribute to projects with significant social and environmental impacts.

This Principal Mechanical Engineer role is an opportunity to have a major impact on several ground-breaking projects and help to shape the future of the industries in which we work.

If you are a people person, with a passion for tackling multi-disciplinary challenges and producing world-class designs, we encourage you to apply. Join our innovative team at Altrad Babcock and contribute to projects that make a meaningful difference in the world.
If you think you have the skills and experience needed for this Principal Mechanical Engineer role and you are keen to take up a new and exciting challenge, apply online now!

Altrad Babcock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion for making a difference. Everyone is welcome to apply.