About the Role
With a track-record of managing talented teams of highly experienced and self-motivated professional engineers, the Principal Engineer will be responsible for leadership and delivery across complex, hazardous projects in a highly regulated fields, such as nuclear, maritime, aviation or ordnance. Self-motivated and requiring no supervision, a Subject Matter Expert in their own right with a capability of transferring their broad range of skills to new and exciting technologies, as well as providing valuable strategic insight into the company’s future direction. This is a unique opportunity to join RB Safety Consultants at an exciting time through a period of significant growth.
The Job Duties
Directs, supervises, motivates and inspires the activities of staff
Initiates and manages complex technical projects
Provide guidance for engineers as needed and seeks out development opportunities
Collect, interpret and utilise evidence to inform, negotiate, influence and innovate projects
Make key project decisions
Articulate proposals and key project outcomes to a broad stakeholder base
Propose opportunities to take advantage of market opportunities, reduce operational threats, forestall business risks, and maximises core strengths
Deputise for Technical Director as necessary
Essential Requirements
Holding at least a BEng degree with substantial Postgraduate underpinning knowledge
Recognised as a Technical Expert within own discipline
Professionally Registered as a Chartered Engineer with the UK Engineering Council
Member of a UK Professional Engineering Institution
Committed to participating in professional development activities and own professional development
10+ years’ experience in a highly regulated engineering discipline
Open and friendly positive working attitude and ability to spot opportunities for innovation and to lead and inspire others through change
Ability to engage and influence across a range of audiences, including large formal groups and individuals
History of leading diverse teams of professional engineers in complex technical projects
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