Mechanical Engineer

Assystem UK Ltd; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit in Bradford. In this role, you will lead design development activities and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective Turbine Island designs. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in mechanical design within nuclear projects and be proficient in systems engineering principles. This position offers an engaging hybrid work model and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the team.

Benefits

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training and career opportunities

70% of managers promoted internally

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Turbine Island design and integration.
• Experience with safety compliance and licensing.
• Proficient in creating technical specifications and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development for Turbine Island activities.
• Critically assess designs to ensure supplier deliverables meet requirements.
• Integrate Turbine Island design into wider power plant systems.

Skills

Mechanical design skills

Nuclear project experience

Systems engineering principles

Design review experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma in engineering

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit

Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit! Reporting to the Turbine Island Lead, the Senior Mechanical Engineer shall be responsible for various Turbine Island design development activities. The Senior Mechanical Engineer shall work closely with multidisciplined teams and the supply chain to help deliver the Turbine Island design.

Intelligent Customer Role: Ensure supplier deliverables meet requirements by critically assessing designs.

Develop & Review Designs: Create and review Process Flow Diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Layout Drawings, Sizing Calculations, Datasheets, and Specifications.

Conduct Optioneering: Lead and review optioneering studies, Decision Record Files, Design Descriptions, and Requirement Specifications.

Apply Systems Engineering: Develop and review Functional and Design Requirements using Systems Engineering principles.

Integrate Turbine Island: Seamlessly integrate Turbine Island design into the wider power plant.

Provide Technical Support: Serve as the technical contact for Turbine Island interfaces and stakeholder activities.

Support Design Reviews: Participate in Design Reviews and HAZID/HAZOP studies with multidisciplinary teams.

Liaise on Safety: Work with the safety team on nuclear safety licensing, environmental planning/permitting, and related activities.

Ensure Compliance: Adhere to statutory H&S policies, project quality, and the Quality Management System.

Benefits

• Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
• Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
• Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
• Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
• 70% of our managers are promoted internally!
• Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturer in Bradford

A Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Technician is required for a manufacturer in Bradford. The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Technician will be multi skilled with a mechanical bias, and be proficient in nuclear, thermal power, oil and gas, or other regulated sectors.

Industry Experience: Previous work in nuclear, thermal power, oil and gas, or other regulated sectors. Experienced with steam turbines, condensers, feedwater heaters, pumps, and piping systems.

Thermal Power Expertise: Strong background in thermal power systems, with experience from FEED to detailed design and EPC delivery.

Procurement Skills: Skilled in developing procurement specifications and collaborating with equipment suppliers.

Technical Proficiency: Extensive technical experience in thermal power or similar projects.

Communication: Excellent at engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Project Management: Capable of identifying and managing critical interfaces on major projects.

Safety Knowledge: Proficient in UK Health and Safety regulations, safety systems, HAZOP, and engineering standards.

Codes & Standards: Knowledgeable in ASME, European, and UK codes and standards.

Systems Engineering: Experience or awareness in Systems Engineering is a plus.

Personal Attributes: Results‑Oriented – independent, proactive, and team‑focused with strong organizational skills.

Confidentiality: Professional in handling sensitive nuclear information in line with export control obligations.

Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma in engineering.

Professional Registration: CEng or working towards it.

Security Clearance: SC Clearance or ability to achieve it.

Additional Information: Due to the nature of the work, applicants must meet UK security clearance criteria.

Ready to make a difference in the nuclear engineering world? Join us and be a part of the future of nuclear and fusion innovation! We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.