Principal Mechanical Engineer (Chilled Water Systems)

• Experience and expertise, in Chilled Water systems, Refrigeration or Auxiliary System design.
• Qualified to HND/degree level in a STEM related discipline. Applicants should be a Chartered Engineer or hold another equivalent professional registration with a relevant institution
• Experience in Supplier and Stakeholder Management.

Salary: Up to £57,000 depending on skills and experience

Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer (Chilled Water Systems)

You will lead the design, integration, and technical assurance of chilled water systems across a complex marine platform. You will apply deep expertise in system performance, capacity assessment, and optimisation to deliver robust, compliant, and customer focused solutions throughout the shipbuilding lifecycle. This role ensures high engineering standards by driving improvements to processes, supporting technical investigations, and providing evidence-based decision making. You'll report directly to the Engineering Manager and lead a small team of Chilled Water Engineers.

• Lead the effort in developing, maintaining and modifying engineering processes and procedures in assigned areas in response to technical developments and operational need.
• Carry out relatively complex technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options, and prepare reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability.
• Act as main point of contact with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on engineering matters, to resolve relatively complex problems and issues and to maintain awareness in both parties of priorities and objectives.
• Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority.

Location: Glasgow, Portsmouth, Filton, Bristol, New Malden, Frimley, hybrid - 2 on site - this role will require international travel depend on business needs

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.