DCS Recruitment Limited
Stafford, UK
Principal Hardware Engineer Location: Stafford (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office) Salary: Up to 65,000 (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time About the Role We are seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to take full technical ownership across a portfolio of complex engineering projects within the nuclear and defence sectors. This is a senior leadership role combining deep technical expertise with responsibility for project delivery, team leadership, and continuous improvement. You will lead and mentor engineering teams, ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, and maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead engineering delivery across multiple concurrent projects Take technical ownership to ensure scope, cost, schedule and quality targets are met Line manage, mentor and develop engineers, providing technical leadership and direction...
