Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Warrington, Manchester (Hybrid, 3 days/week onsite)

Contract: 12 months

Rate: £57-£78/hr (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in defence, nuclear, or high-integrity engineering projects?

We're recruiting multiple Senior and Principal Mechanical Engineers to support cutting-edge, safety-critical programmes across the UK's defence infrastructure. This is a long-term opportunity with a leading engineering consultancy delivering strategic work across secure sites.

Projects You'll Support

You'll play a key role on a range of high-profile Defence programmes, including:

Major decommissioning and infrastructure upgrades at a leading defence establishment
Submarine decommissioning demonstrator development for the UK MoD at Rosyth
Technical support frameworks for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)

Key Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng)
Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Experience in the nuclear or defence sectors
Strong background in Mechanical Engineering
Proficient with Autodesk Inventor
Proven experience with mechanical or manual handling systems
Eligible for SC clearance (must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years)

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to influence nationally significant programmes, working with expert teams in an environment that values innovation, safety, and high standards.

Interested?

Apply today with your CV and availability, or contact me directly for more info. Candidates with prior defence or nuclear site experience are strongly encouraged to get in touch