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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Bolton, England, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-10 → 2026-07-31

Core

Delivering Front Engineering activities for Small Modular Reactors, Advanced Modular Reactors, and Fusion projects, leading engineering design teams and integrating systems into plant infrastructure.

Role type

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear/Fusion FEED)

Builds

Front Engineering scope for nuclear and fusion power station systems

Domain

Nuclear engineering, Fusion energy, Thermal power generation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Thermal power systems expertise, Optioneering and studies, Leadership of small engineering teams, Requirements management, Systems engineering principles, HAZID/HAZOP study leadership, ASME/European/UK codes compliance

Preferred skills

Experience in highly regulated industries (nuclear, oil & gas), Mentoring junior staff, ALARP and BAT argumentation

Technologies

Process Flow Diagrams, Equipment Datasheets, Design Description Documents, Requirement Specifications

Responsibilities

Spearhead delivery of power station systems, Lead optioneering studies, Direct development of design documents, Integrate systems into plant infrastructure, Chair design reviews and safety studies, Enforce H&S and Quality Management System standards

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership

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