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Senior Principal Engineer

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hexham, Northumberland

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Senior / Principal Engineer

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be recruiting a Senior level, or Principal level Engineer to join a specialist engineering organisation with a strong track record in delivering innovative solutions for hazardous and nuclear environments.

As a Senior / Principal Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping projects from pre-concept stage through to delivery, ensuring engineered solutions meet the needs of multiple stakeholders and complex technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

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    Lead pre-concept and concept development for nuclear and hazardous environment projects as a Senior / Principal Engineer.

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    Collate and manage requirements from multiple stakeholders to develop robust engineered solutions.

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    Oversee equipment design, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic aspects, and guide design teams to deliver technical specifications.

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    Support prototype assembly, testing, and validation of equipment in-house or on client sites.

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    Deliver engineering consultancy studies and detailed reports, presenting complex solutions to clients and project teams.

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    Mentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to organisational engineering practices.

Requirements

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    Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or above) with significant experience in the nuclear or hazardous environment sector.

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    Proven track record in decommissioning projects, site operations, safety systems, and waste handling.

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    Experience leading multi-stakeholder projects, capturing requirements, and generating actionable engineering solutions.

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    Strong understanding of detailed design and engineering processes, with familiarity in CAD and relevant engineering software.

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    Excellent communication skills, including presenting complex engineering solutions and report writing.

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    Chartered Engineer status desirable; experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or multi-discipline engineering is advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Engineer looking to influence project direction, deliver practical solutions, and work across a variety of innovative nuclear and hazardous environment projects.

Whats on Offer? A competitive salary (DoE), annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, private healthcare, flexible working, and professional development opportunities. This is the chance to work in a collaborative, supportive work environent, where your contributions and ideas will be highly valued and celebrated.

If this sounds like a role you're interested in, please apply here or get in contact with Eleanor Buckley at Jackson Hogg to arrange a confidential call and ask any questions

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