Principal Mechanical Engineer - Team Lead, Bristol

Circa £60,000, depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification.

British Citizen. Candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply.

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements available for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility testing/treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: Option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing

You will provide technical oversight of the team's work, ensuring the team develops viable mechanical conceptual designs and acts as the primary mechanical engineering interface with key stakeholders on the project.

You will track budgets, workloads, and ensure tasks are delivered on time.

As team lead you will provide day‑to‑day management support, and be responsible for the development and performance management of the team.

This role offers a fast‑paced environment working on novel and disruptive technologies within Sparkworks and serves as an initial step toward a management role.

• Experience in mechanical design, early technology development, ideally taking parts through from conceptual design, through development and certification, and people & project management experience.
• Relevant 3D CAD/CAE experience (training on our preferred CAE tools will be given).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work with, influence, and negotiate with stakeholders across the business.