Jackson Hogg is delighted to be recruiting a Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer to join a specialist engineering organisation based in the Newcastle upon Tyne area 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
- Lead pre-concept and concept development for nuclear and hazardous environment projects.
- Collate and manage requirements from multiple stakeholders to develop robust engineered solutions.
- Oversee equipment design, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic aspects, and guide design teams to deliver technical specifications.
- Support prototype assembly, testing, and validation of equipment in-house or on client sites.
- Deliver engineering consultancy studies and detailed reports, presenting complex solutions to clients and project teams.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to organisational engineering practices.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or above) with significant experience in the nuclear or hazardous environment sector.
- Proven track record in decommissioning projects, site operations, safety systems, and waste handling.
- Experience leading multi-stakeholder projects, capturing requirements, and generating actionable engineering solutions.
- Strong understanding of detailed design and engineering processes, with familiarity in CAD and relevant engineering software.
- Excellent communication skills, including presenting complex engineering solutions and report writing.
- Chartered Engineer status desirable; experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or multi-discipline engineering is advantageous.
Benefits
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 environment, where your contributions and ideas will be highly valued and celebrated.
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