Principal Mechanical Engineer (Chief)

📍 Sheffield | Hybrid working | Competitive salary + great benefits

Our client are a leading engineering group based in Sheffield that delivers large-scale, safety-critical mechanical handling systems across the nuclear, defence, aerospace, and kinetic architecture sectors.

They're looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Chief) to join their team - a technical leadership role reporting directly into the Engineering Director.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a strategic technical leadership position at a company that's scaling fast and delivering game-changing engineering solutions.

🔧 What's in it for you?

- Involvement in complex, varied engineering projects: cranes, bespoke lifting systems, moving structures, etc.

- Work across high-integrity environments like nuclear decommissioning, defence & aerospace

- A chance to shape delivery, mentor engineers, and solve complex design challenges

- Hybrid working, flexible hours, excellent benefits & a collaborative culture

💡 Who we're looking for:

- Chartered Mechanical or Structural Engineer (or capability to achieve this status)

- Strong background in design, analysis, manufacture and installation of large mechanical systems (lifting equipment, cranes, novel handling equipment)

- Technical Leadership

- Confident leading on calculations, risk and governance

Interested or know someone who might be? Send in your application to find out more