Principal Hardware Engineer

We're looking for a Principal Hardware Engineer to lead all engineering activities across a portfolio of projects. In this senior role, you'll take full technical ownership, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, aligned to scope, and achieves the highest levels of client satisfaction.

You'll lead, mentor, and develop engineers within your team, providing clear technical direction and reinforcing project delivery standards and best practices. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you'll drive creative engineering solutions while maintaining strict compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and all relevant legislation.

This is a leadership opportunity for someone who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for developing people, improving processes, and delivering engineering excellence., You will:

• Ensure the successful delivery of all allocated contracts to maximise financial return and ensure customer satisfaction and legal compliance
• Oversee the daily activities of the project teams to ensure that contracts run smoothly, achieve their financial return and ensure customer satisfaction
• Report an accurate position on all contracts to the Engineering Manager including potential risks and opportunities for additional work
• Ensure the development and management of all allocated operational staff to meet the requirements of the business and maintain a motivated workforce
• Communicate and maintain trust relationships with staff, shareholders, clients, business partners and authorities
• Ensure that the company policies as encapsulated within the Noveum Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018) and legal guidelines are adhered to at all times and continually improved
• Provide strategic advice to the Engineering Manager so that they will have an accurate view of the market and the company's future
• Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of Senior Engineers and Engineers, providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance
• Execute the company's business plans and strategies to achieve sustainable growth and maximise returns through customer satisfaction
• Provide technical support to the business development, estimating and onsite engineering teams
• Lead the preparation of technical and contract documentation for issue and analysis of returned tenders
• Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market and technology change and potential effects on engineering. Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimising cost
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on engineering activities
• Support Sales team in developing product specification and quote activities
• Appraise and interpret client requirements to ensure that technical, legislative and commercial aspects are delivered on each project
• Liaise and coordinate with clients, members of the engineering team and contractors on technical and commercial issues., At ITI Group our people are our best asset. We offer a variety of benefits, to attract and retain talent, which include:
• 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, plus the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays
• Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Healthy Extras - Employee Assistance Programme, access to a practising GP, Confidential Advice
• Enhanced family friendly policies

Do you have experience in Leadership?, * Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.

• MOD Security cleared.
• At least four years of hardware development experience with demonstrable experience of leading teams in a project environment with a proven track record of delivering successful systems.
• Experience of producing Functional Safety System for the Nuclear Industry.
• Experience of operating within an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001 environment.
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.
• Proven experience of delivering customer satisfaction.
• Expert knowledge and technical understanding of Systems Integration and cyber security in the Nuclear and Defence Industries.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to organise workload effectively for the purpose of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility /versatility combined with initiative, drive and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to appropriately communicate complex messages to all levels within Noveum and the Client.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a wide variety of contacts.
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
• Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets.
• Technical mindset.
• An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues., * Pass DBS and BPSS check.
• Have a minimum of 2-1 degree in a relevant subject.
• Be a UK National (no dual passports).
• Have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.
• Have no spent or current criminal convictions.
• Be prepared to work in the Nuclear defence sector.
• Experience in regulated industry (preferred).

VALUES

In line with our company values we are looking for someone who,

Will 'Deliver' what we promise

Will demand the highest levels of 'Safety and Security'

Will apply 'Technical Mastery'

Is committed to 'Continual Learning'

Can work 'Collaboratively'

Will challenge the norm to make a difference through 'Innovation'

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible schedule, Salary: Up to £65,000, depending upon skills and experience.

Noveum is a specialist engineering organisation providing system and design services to the nuclear and defence sectors. With a highly experienced team of engineers, Noveum delivers control and functional safety system solutions across the full project lifecycle, from requirements capture and design through to build, testing, installation, and commissioning. The business is built on strong technical expertise and a commitment to putting clients first, working collaboratively to develop solutions that deliver real, measurable value. Noveum is proud to be part of the ITI Group. Through our 50 year history, ITI Group has combined the skills, experience, and knowledge of many recognised and respected industry names to become a leading partner for industry. We develop and integrate digital transformation solutions for Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors. We advance safe, secure and sustainable operations through the innovative use of technology. You'll be joining a global brand with locations across the UK, Europe and North America. Our people work together with clients to solve problems, unlock the potential of the connected world, and create solutions that deliver value. At the heart of ITI Group is a complete commitment to innovation and transformation. Our people are practical, insightful and dynamic, with a personal approach. We are dedicated to working in partnership with our colleagues, leaders and customers, and developing a culture that allows us to inspire, and deliver a safe, sustainable future where people shine., As a Great Place to Work® certified organisation with over 50 years of deep technology expertise, you'll work alongside specialists who solve complex, real-world challenges. You'll gain exposure to intelligent systems that power critical facilities - building skills that shape safer, smarter, and more sustainable operations.