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🥝 Principal Mechanical Engineer

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd | preston, United-Kingdom | Posted May 19, 2026

Job Description

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Nuclear Manufacturing Company | Near Manchester

Up to £58.50 per hour | Outside IR35

4-Day Working Week (4 x 10-hour days)

A specialist nuclear manufacturing company near Manchester is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of innovative engineering solutions within a regulated industry environment. You'll play a key role in the design, compliance and delivery of complex mechanical systems, including gloveboxes and similar engineered equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical engineering design and project delivery activities
  • Support UKCA / CE Marking compliance and technical file generation
  • Ensure engineering solutions meet safety and regulatory standards
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders
  • Support manufacture, testing, installation and commissioning activities

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