Rullion Barrow-In-Furness, England, United Kingdom

Principal Mechanical Engineer

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Role

Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible subject to clearance

Salary Range: Up to £57,500 DOE

Benefits Package: 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme – 6-8% Matched, Flexible start & Finish times.

Hybrid Working Available

Hours of work: 37 Hours Per Week + Overtime Available

Overview

This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients and is committed to equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the build organisation, providing engineering support to ensure the final product aligns with original design intent
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of key requirements and critical dimensions related to major structural components
• Lead the assessment and implementation of design changes affecting primary structural elements, whether driven by emergent issues, continuous improvement, or process updates
• Support, or where appropriate, serve as the engineering representative within test and authorisation groups
• Develop specialised knowledge of the unique build sequence of the Reactor Compartment Unit and deliver ongoing engineering support throughout construction
• Represent the engineering function during the planning and execution of major construction milestones within the Reactor Compartment Unit’s scope
• Investigate and present robust technical solutions to challenges encountered during the construction of the Naval Reactor Plant
• Provide well-reasoned technical recommendations to key stakeholders, to support or constructively challenge existing requirements

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering, preferably with a focus on Mechanical or Structural disciplines
• Proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings, with a solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with welding engineering principles and non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques
• Strong technical report writing skills, with experience in producing clear justifications for design changes

UK National Security Vetting Status – Candidates must be able to obtain UKSV SC Clearance.

Opportunity notes

Interested in this position? Please click “apply now”. We try to respond to all applicants, but due to high volumes of applications, if you have not heard from us within 14 days, you may not have been successful on this occasion.

Company information

This Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.