Are you a proven Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in a highly regulated industry, preferably defence/nuclear?

Do you have a strong knowledge and understanding of Nuclear Industry Design Substantiation?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to drive innovative work on major Defence/Nuclear Engineering Projects?

If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you so please read on for further information and get in touch now to avoid missing out! 

The Opportunity
Given successful project expansion, our client, a leading international engineering, project management and services provider specialising in the highly regulated nuclear, defence, oil and gas, and science and research industries is currently seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

They have a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Estimated Duration – 12 months
This role has been deemed outside of IR35

The Role
As the Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer defines and distributes the scope of work to ensure that the project is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality.  As the Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will also be responsible for the delivery of design and engineering to meet the requirements technical specification.

Your duties and responsibilities will be 

• You will be reporting to the Project Engineering Manager / Nominated Engineer depending on the complexity of the project assignment.
• Delivery of mechanical engineering scope to satisfy the technical specification.
•  Potential to lead teams for the full project lifecycle, including Specification, Design, Procurement, Supply/Manufacture Liaison, Installation, Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Operator Training in Nuclear Engineering Projects.
• production of and approval of deliverables throughout the delivery process.
•  Checking/approval of discipline specific engineering deliverables.
• Contribution to engineering and safety reviews.
• Ensuring quality and prompt delivery of documentation throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, compliance with safety legislation and statutory regulations.
•  Develop cost effective technical solutions, staff development,
• Managing safety by developing and reinforcing the safety culture.
• management of contractors.
• provide technical consultancy.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Strong understanding of the fundamentals within your engineering discipline
• Current SC Security Clearance or higher
• Previous experience of working within the nuclear industry (this is desirable but not essential if transferrable skills are demonstrated)
• Proven track record of successfully delivering mechanical engineering solutions within a highly regulated industry
• Working knowledge of plant layout, set up, installation and alignment of plant, equipment and machinery for works test, integrated test, site installation and commissioning
• Understanding of the requirements and justifications to support safety led designs and associated regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of defence/nuclear processes and procedures
• Good understanding of wider industry safety legislation and statutory regulations.
• Understanding of modern delivery practices, for example BIM compliance, RIBA/BSRIA design delivery stage gates, etc.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Good level of commercial awareness.
• Experience of leading design teams.
• Experience of managing sub-contracts.

It's great if you also have the following

• Full membership of a discipline specific engineering institution.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience of bid preparation.
• An understanding of Nuclear Industry Design Substantiation.
• If you are a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer with the required experience and qualifications, then please apply now.

Get in touch now
If you’re seeking a new challenge, where you will use your Mechanical expertise to drive the development of key projects, if you’re passionate about maintaining and developing client relationships then this could be the role for you so apply now to avoid missing out!

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