Mechanical Responsible Engineer

Overview

In this role you take technical accountability for mechanical and ventilation engineering within a regulated project context. You will provide technical leadership, governance, and assurance across the lifecycle, ensuring safety, compliance and fit-for-purpose outcomes. You will collaborate with project teams, regulators and assurance bodies to address complex issues and drive continuous improvement, all within a culture focused on safety and quality. This is a chance to contribute to high-stakes infrastructure projects in the nuclear/high-hazard domain and shape how engineering decisions are made and validated.

Responsibilities

• Hold full technical accountability for mechanical and ventilation engineering within your area
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and safety requirements
• Establish governance, assurance and verification processes
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and resolve complex technical issues
• Manage technical risks effectively
• Interface with project teams, regulators and assurance bodies
• Promote a strong safety, quality and compliance culture

Key requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with a recognised institution
• Able to meet security clearance and site access requirements
• Experience as a Responsible Engineer or technical authority in nuclear/high-hazard environments
• Safety case development, substantiation and regulatory engagement
• Full lifecycle delivery: concept to handover
• Managing deviations, concessions and non-conformances
• Strong understanding of governance, assurance and gated processes
• Contribution to strategic decision-making and continuous improvement

• leadership
• stakeholder engagement
• problem-solving
• SQEP in high-integrity piping design (incl. seismic & safety case)
• Machinery Directive & machinery design expertise
• UKCA marking for new facilities

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