Principal Mechanical Engineer
Babcock InternationalEngland, United Kingdom • Preston, England, United Kingdom
Posted March 21, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Cavendish Nuclear is a team of specialists working on clean energy, defence, and civil decommissioning projects.
Job Description
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and oversee the delivery of complex technical solutions for nuclear decommissioning initiatives. You will work on the integration of complex mechanical systems, develop innovative engineering solutions, and ensure high standards of safety, quality, and performance.
Requirements
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Supervise and mentor engineers and technical specialists
- Act as a key liaison with customers
- Oversee the production, review, and approval of engineering outputs
- Champion health, safety, and environmental standards
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations
- Employee share scheme
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- 10-days special paid leave for Reservists in the armed forces
- Holiday Trading
- Be Kind Day
- Employee assistance programme