Salary
£55000 - £65000 per annum + upto 20% pension, hybrid & flexi
Location
Oxford
Job Reference
BBBH4666
Job Type
Permanent
Posted Date
10/02/2026
Job Details
Principal Mechanical Design Engineers - Why You Should Apply?
Purpose-Driven Engineering: Join a company limited by guarantee where profits are reinvested directly into research and your work supports global sustainability engineering projects.
Global Impact: Work on innovative technology exported worldwide, including current projects in Norway, Korea, Malaysia, Australia, and China.
High Autonomy: Join a culture that values trust and flexibility, with consistently high scores for autonomy in employee engagement surveys.
Market-Leading Pension: Generous employer contribution of up to 15%, when you contribute 5%. Resulting in between £11,000 to £13,000 per annum being invested for your retirement.
Your Remuneration Package:
- Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum.
- Pension: An employer contribution of up to 15%.
- Work Pattern: 37 hour week with flexible & hybrid working.
- Holidays: 25 days plus the bank holidays - plus Christmas shutdown.
- Health care, health insurance, cycle to work scheme
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will act as the technical lead for specific product areas. You will lead the engineering delivery for high-value international projects, balancing hands-on design with high-level technical direction.
- Lead Major Projects: Take technical ownership of complex mechanical systems from concept to commissioning, ensuring they survive in harsh environments.
- Drive Design Quality: You will be "hands-on" with our design software, preferably "Creo", setting the standard for the team. You will champion "optioneering", exploring multiple engineering solutions before settling on the preferred one.
- Mentor the Next Generation: We have a talented team of graduates and engineers who you will mentor and guide. You will review their calculations, check their drawings, and help them develop into world-class engineers.
- Solve the Unsolved: You will face unique challenges daily; whether it's designing for -20°C ice tanks or integrating servo motors into submerged structures.
What You'll Need to Apply:
You will be a highly experienced Principal or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, who still enjoys hands on design engineering.
- Extensive experience in the design of large mechanical equipment, for example large moving structures, subsea systems or electrically actuated systems;
- Advanced 3D-CAD skills;
- Experience leading projects and mentoring junior staff.
Next Steps:
If you value engineering integrity over cost-cutting, apply now. We will review your CV and be in touch to discuss this Principal Mechanical Design Engineer role.
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