Lead Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear & Defence (Hybrid)

Mott MacDonald; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working policy

Competitive pension contribution

Life assurance

Flexible benefits programme

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Nuclear, Defence and Civil division. Lead mechanical engineering design across complex projects, from feasibility to detailed design, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and clients worldwide.

You will mentor engineers, uphold safety and regulatory standards, and drive technical excellence while delivering high-quality solutions for decommissioning, defence and new build programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered status or demonstrable progress towards chartership.
• Experience in mechanical design within a highly regulated industry (nuclear/defence preferred).
• Experience delivering mechanical engineering work across lifecycle stages.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading technical role in the delivery of mechanical engineering across multidisciplinary projects, from feasibility and concept through to detailed design.
• Work across a diverse portfolio of projects including nuclear decommissioning, defence and nuclear new build.
• Develop, review and deliver mechanical engineering designs and technical solutions for complex projects.
• Produce and oversee high-quality engineering documentation, calculations, specifications and technical deliverables.
• Provide technical assurance through the review, checking and approval of engineering outputs.
• Work closely with clients to understand their requirements and develop appropriate engineering solutions.
• Provide technical direction and support the resolution of complex engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with engineers and specialists across multiple disciplines to deliver integrated, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Ensure safety, quality and relevant regulatory requirements are considered throughout design and project delivery.
• Present and communicate technical solutions clearly in client and project environments.
• Support bids, proposals and the identification of opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Visit client sites as required to support project delivery and develop strong working relationships.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to engineers within the team.

Skills

Mechanical design

Regulated industry experience

Client-facing skills

Leadership and mentoring

multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered status or progress toward chartership

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Nuclear, Defence and Civil division. Lead mechanical engineering design across complex projects, from feasibility to detailed design, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and clients worldwide.

You will mentor engineers, uphold safety and regulatory standards, and drive technical excellence while delivering high-quality solutions for decommissioning, defence and new build programmes.