Would you like to join an international defence company to support their clients by improving the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets? Due to continued investment, this global business is currently looking for a Principal Engineer - (Dock Flood & Dewatering) to join their existing team in Plymouth (hybrid working) on a contract basis.

The Role

As a Principal Engineer - (Dock Flood & Dewatering) you will work with multi-discipline infrastructure system designs to provide an overall sustainment capability mainly for dry dock systems. Your responsibilities will include the following but not limited to:

Management of the Mechanical engineering elements of the Dock Flood Dewatering packages, ensuring designer technical performance and making appropriate technical responses. Provide Subject Matter Expert advice for mechanical or structural engineering.Provide Technical design guidance and review of mechanical and structural design of elements including but not limited to mechanical and structural systems.Provide Technical design guidance and review integration of the design with other design packagesEnsure that the design documentation covers the scope of operations required by the Project Manager and is produced to agreed standards, schedule and budget.Plan for effective project implementation, identifying key factors and effectively contributing to the project's technical planning process.

You

To succeed within the role of a Principal Engineer - (Dock Flood & Dewatering), you'll have experience in a similar position and have the following skills:

Bachelors or Master's Degree in Mechanical or Civil/StructuralChartered Engineer, registered with Engineering Council.Experience of Gate Valves & PenstocksExperience of design and substantiation of mechanical structural systems, designing/validating mechanical structuresKnowledge of fabrication, manufacture, testing, certification and installation techniques

Please note that due to security nature of this role, offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining SC security clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and will require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

Improve work-life balanceBe appreciated and valuedIncrease earning potential

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If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you!

PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!