Principal Engineer

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be recruiting a Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer to join a specialist engineering organisation based in the Newcastle upon Tyne area with a strong track record in delivering innovative solutions for hazardous and nuclear environments. As a Senior / Principal Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping projects from pre-concept stage through to delivery, ensuring engineered solutions meet the needs of multiple stakeholders and complex technical requirements. Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre-concept and concept development for nuclear and hazardous environment projects.
• Collate and manage requirements from multiple stakeholders to develop robust engineered solutions.
• Oversee equipment design, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic aspects, and guide design teams to deliver technical specifications.
• Support prototype assembly, testing, and validation of equipment in-house or on client sites.
• Deliver engineering consultancy studies and detailed reports, presenting complex solutions to clients and project teams.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to organisational engineering practices.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or above) with significant experience in the nuclear or hazardous environment sector.
• Proven track record in decommissioning projects, site operations, safety systems, and waste handling.
• Experience leading multi-stakeholder projects, capturing requirements, and generating actionable engineering solutions.
• Strong understanding of detailed design and engineering processes, with familiarity in CAD and relevant engineering software.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting complex engineering solutions and report writing.
• Chartered Engineer status desirable; experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or multi-discipline engineering is advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Engineer looking to influence project direction, deliver practical solutions, and work across a variety of innovative nuclear and hazardous environment projects. What’s on Offer for you? A competitive salary (DoE), annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, private healthcare, flexible working, and professional development opportunities. This is the chance to work in a collaborative, supportive work environment, where your contributions and ideas will be highly valued and celebrated. If this sounds like a role you're interested in, please apply here or get in contact with Charlie Muzzlewhite at Jackson Hogg to arrange a confidential call and ask any questions