Mechanical Design Engineer - Nuclear Opportunity

Emeya Recruitment Limited; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Bonus

Training & progression

Job summary

Emeya Recruitment Limited is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing nuclear engineering team in the North West with hybrid working. The role focuses on delivering robust mechanical design solutions for high-regulation projects and offers development pathways into nuclear engineering.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers, develop knowledge of design standards and safety-critical systems, and pursue professional growth toward chartered status.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Experience using relevant engineering design tools and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Interest in working within the nuclear sector and developing expertise in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience from nuclear, oil & gas, rail, aerospace, defence, automotive or another demanding engineering sector.
• A Full UK Driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and contribute to the delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Develop practical, technically robust mechanical design solutions in a regulated environment.
• Work alongside experienced engineers and develop knowledge of nuclear engineering and safety-critical systems.
• Support major nuclear projects and broaden technical expertise.

Skills

Mechanical design

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Full UK Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Nuclear Sector

North West - Hybrid working

An exciting opportunity to enter the nuclear sector

We are working with a growing nuclear engineering company, they are expanding their team and looking for talented Mechanical Design Engineers to join them.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to build a long-term career within the nuclear industry, with outstanding prospects for professional development, specialist training and progression.

The company is open to Mechanical Design Engineers from a variety of engineering backgrounds, including oil & gas, rail, aerospace, defence and automotive. If you have strong mechanical design experience and are looking to transfer your skills into the nuclear sector, this could be an ideal next step.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of complex engineering projects, developing practical and technically robust mechanical design solutions within a highly regulated environment.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and develop your knowledge of nuclear engineering, project delivery, design standards and safety-critical systems.

The role offers a fantastic platform for a Mechanical Design Engineer to broaden their technical expertise while gaining valuable experience on major nuclear projects.

About You

We are keen to hear from Mechanical Design Engineers who have:

• A degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Experience using relevant engineering design tools and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• An interest in working within the nuclear sector and developing expertise in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience from nuclear, oil & gas, rail, aerospace, defence, automotive or another technically demanding engineering sector.
• A Full UK Driving licence is essential.

Previous nuclear experience is not essential. The company recognises the value of transferable engineering skills and will provide the training and support required to help the successful Mechanical Design Engineer develop into the role.

Why Join?

This is a particularly strong opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to make the move into nuclear.

You will benefit from:

• Excellent career progression and long-term prospects.
• Generous package, including paid overtime and bonus.
• Strong investment in your career, they will support you to CEng and also offer a clear path of progression.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• The opportunity to gain valuable nuclear industry experience.
• Exposure to major and technically challenging projects.
• The chance to work alongside experienced engineering professionals.
• A supportive environment that values transferable skills and different engineering backgrounds.
• The opportunity to establish a long-term career within the growing nuclear industry.

A great time to join nuclear

With significant investment and continued growth across the nuclear sector, this is a great chance for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to take their career in a new direction.

Whether your background is in oil & gas, rail, aerospace, defence, automotive or another engineering discipline, your existing design experience could provide an excellent foundation for a successful career in nuclear.