Principal Engineer in Hexham

The role:

Working as part of an agile engineering team, you will lead and deliver challenging engineering projects across our three core services of engineering consultancy, equipment design and build, and testing services.

This is a senior level role and will hold the title Principal Engineer. The role will also participate in the development of RED engineering practices and capability, support the development of engineers within the team, and shape the technical direction of RED.

Duties will include:

• Completion of engineering consultancy studies and generation of deliverable reports
• Coalition of requirements, management of multiple stakeholders
• Concept development and design of equipment and mechanical focused systems with electrical and hydraulic aspects
• Detailed engineering leading to the generation of equipment drawings and specifications
• Oversight of equipment manufacture in the supply chain
• Development and execution of bespoke test programmes for technology development or validation
• Leading of assembly and testing activities in the RED Technology Centre
• Leading Installation and commissioning of equipment on clients sites
• Participation in Engineering leadership activities

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for applications with the following criteria:

Essential:

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or above, M Eng preferable)

• A strong depth of experience (typically in excess of 8 years) in higher risk industries, for example offshore oil & gas operations or nuclear with a strong track record in delivery of high complexity engineering projects through various phases, to include:

• Concept design – problem solving and initial solution option generation
• Detailed design – design from first principles, calculations, FEA, manufacture drawings (specifically fabrications and machined components)
• Compilation of specifications – requirements / functional / quality / componentspecifications
• Interacting with key suppliers
• Completion of Assembly, commissioning or factory acceptance testing

RED is particularly interested to hear from candidates with strong depth of experience and track record in the nuclear decommissioning industry to include:




• Site operations
• Decommissioning activities
• Safety systems (containment, HVAC / ventilation and shielding)
• Waste routes – types, containers and handling
• Engineering processes
• Detailed design, analysis and delivery of equipment

• Proficient in IT and engineering software packages
• Coalition of requirements and management of multiple stakeholders to generate technical specifications
• Good project delivery planning
• Strong self organisation and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including report writing of complex topics
• Capable of presenting complex subjects to varied audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and interface multiple organisationsKnowledge of relevant industry standards and practices

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (specifically including fabrication and machining)
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including:
• • Ability to communicate complex challenges and solutions to a varied team
  • Capable of balancing quality of output with resource and schedule constraints
  • Understanding of HSE principals
  • Commercial awareness
• Experience of multidiscipline engineering
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (specifically including fabrication and machining)
  

Characteristics:

• Diligent with an eye for detail and quality mindset
• Proactive, resourceful, can do attitude and goal orientated
• Consider, supportive and interested in mentoring and developing others
• Demonstrates perseverance
  

What we will offer you:

• Varied and interesting work
• Training and development that focuses on both technical and behavioural skills
• The opportunity to be part of a high performing, talented and motivated team
• A happy and vibrant working environment in the heart of Northumberland with a unique culture that supports mental and physical wellbeing including flexible working and daily lunchtime sports activities
• A competitive rewards package including annual discretionary bonus and company pension
• Generous holiday allowance (35 including bank holidays increasing by 1 for each years service up to 5 years resulting in a total of 40)
• Private healthcare
• EV / Cycle schemes

The role(s) will be based in the Hexham office with hours of 37.5 per week, core hours 9am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 2pm Friday.

We are committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups, and welcome applications from people of all abilities and currently under-represented groups.

If successful for interview, we may ask for examples of work to be shown and discussed during interview. If successful in interview, we will discuss seeking references with you prior to contacting anyone.

If you would like to work for us and you think you have what we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please apply using the Apply For This Job button.