Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

In this role you will deliver mechanical engineering studies for a range of complex projects in a highly regulated nuclear-related environment. You’ll support all lifecycle phases from FEED to commissioning, producing and reviewing technical documentation and designs. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and manage risk, contributing to safe, reliable plant operations. This opportunity combines technical leadership with hands-on design and problem-solving at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Hybrid working options
• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Permanent role
• Location options Warrington or Abingdon

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering studies across multiple project phases (FEED to commissioning)
• Produce and review technical documentation (notes, substantiation reports, P&IDs, drawings, specs)
• Design and develop mechanical systems for regulated environments
• Assess mechanical handling systems, transfer systems, powder handling tech and process equipment
• Review supplier documentation for compliance with project and regulatory requirements
• Support hazard identification, risk assessments and engineering assurance activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions
• Provide commissioning, operations, maintenance and decommissioning support as needed

Key requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer
• Experience delivering design across concept, FEED, detailed design and commissioning
• Knowledge of engineering documentation (technical specs, design reviews, supplier docs)
• Experience in highly regulated industries (nuclear, defence, aerospace, rail, oil & gas, chemicals, or pharmaceuticals)
• Understanding of mechanical handling systems, process equipment or complex mechanical systems (advantageous)
• Experience considering full asset lifecycle (manufacture, testing, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, decommissioning)
• Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary teams
• UK National Security Vetting Status – Ability to gain SC Clearance

• strong communication
• team collaboration
• problem solving
• mechanical design across lifecycle (concept to commissioning)
• P&IDs, mechanical drawings, layout drawings
• technical specifications and design reviews

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