Mechanical Design Engineer

NUVIA UK; Thurso; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Thurso is seeking experienced mechanical design engineers to join their team. This role involves delivering design packages for regulated projects while ensuring compliance and governance. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background, relevant qualifications, and an understanding of industry regulations. The position offers a range of employee benefits including a pension scheme and support for further education.

Benefits

8.5% Pension Contribution

Private Medical Scheme after 1 year

Employee Share Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Personal Development Support

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• Good understanding of design governance including low risk and full design processes.
• Post-specific capability assessment.

Responsibilities

• Control, develop, and implement plans and procedures.
• Design, evaluate, and ensure the technical governance of projects.
• Identify resource requirements and carry out activities.
• Apply health, safety, environmental, and waste management processes.
• Manage and execute contract and project works.
• Resolve technical queries and develop solutions.
• Write technical specifications.
• Monitor plans and procedures for compliance.
• Engage effectively with regulators and stakeholders.
• Support independent verification and substantiation reports.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations.
• Create design documentation.

Skills

Working knowledge of MAN 0004

Understanding of Dounreay design processes

Familiarity with design governance

Project management skills

Education

HND in Engineering

Job description

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is rapidly growing, with hybrid opportunities available across the country. We aim to build a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients a broad range of talent.

We are seeking mechanical design engineers to join our design team to deliver design packages supporting projects. The ideal candidate should have a good working knowledge of MAN 0004 (Engineering), a solid understanding of Dounreay design processes, and familiarity with design governance and its application.

Responsibilities:

1. Control, develop, and implement plans and procedures
2. Design, evaluate, and ensure the technical governance of projects
3. Identify resource requirements to prepare for and carry out activities
4. Apply health, safety, environmental, and waste management processes in engineering activities, consulting specialists as needed
5. Manage and execute contract and project works, ensuring industry standards are followed
6. Resolve technical queries and develop solutions for operational problems
7. Write technical specifications
8. Monitor plans and procedures to ensure compliance with schedules, safety, and legislation
9. Engage effectively with regulators and stakeholders on specific projects
10. Support independent verification and substantiation reports
11. Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations
12. Create design documentation, including reports, proposals, specifications, calculations, and drawings
13. Perform management responsibilities related to the role

Qualifications and Experience:

• HND in Engineering or equivalent, based on Engineering Council standards for Engineering Technicians
• Relevant experience in mechanical engineering
• Good understanding of design governance, including low risk and full design processes
• Post-specific capability assessment

Interviews are scheduled for the week beginning Monday, 25 August 2025.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

Employee Benefits:

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme* (after 1 year of service)
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electric Vehicles, Technology, and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21 weeks SMP)
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days after 5 years, and 31 days after 10 years of service
• Option to buy, sell, and carry over up to 5 days of annual leave
• Partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

*Benefits after 1 year of service.

Nuvia, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, operates in highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear, with a strong presence at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally. We are committed to safety, innovation, and excellence, fostering a culture of development and equality in employment.