Mechanical Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a PSR Mechanical Engineer for a contract position in Helensburgh, Scotland. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing critical infrastructure within a highly regulated environment.

You will support a Design Authority and bring expertise in mechanical design, PSRs, and safety assessments. Ideal candidates have HNC or degree, IEng status, and a background in nuclear or high-hazard industries.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering.
• Broad mechanical engineering experience across systems such as pumps, cranes, HVAC, pressure systems.
• Experience undertaking Periodic Safety Reviews (PSRs) including design intent and safety case assessment.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or equivalent.
• Deadline-conscious with ability to apply safe, cost-effective engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical design packages and specifications.
• Conduct plant walkdowns and PSR deliverables.
• Define reliability requirements and operational constraints for infrastructure systems.
• Assess maintenance work control procedures.
• Evaluate design, materials, ageing, and fitness-for-service.

Skills

PSR experience

Analytical skills

Decision making

Workload management

Education

HNC or equivalent

Engineering degree

IEng status

Job description

Play a key role in maintaining and enhancing critical infrastructure within a highly regulated engineering environment.

Our client has a requirement for a PSR Mechanical Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Helensburgh, Scotland.

Role Purpose

• Supporting a Design Authority function, you will provide mechanical engineering expertise to ensure the continued safe operation, assessment and improvement of critical infrastructure. The role is ideally suited to engineers with experience in mechanical design, although candidates from installation or maintenance backgrounds will also be considered.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Provide technical excellence in the specification, production and assessment of mechanical design packages.
• Conduct plant walkdowns and produce associated Periodic Safety Review (PSR) deliverables.
• Specify reliability requirements and operational constraints for infrastructure systems.
• Assess work control procedures relating to maintenance activities.
• Evaluate infrastructure design, material condition, qualification and ageing mechanisms to support continued safe operation.
• Develop practical, innovative and cost-effective solutions for plant modifications and design changes.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety and security culture.
• Act as an intelligent customer to ensure engineering and safety-related contract outputs meet required standards and specifications.
• Support engineering assessments and decision-making using appropriate technical data and evidence.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

Essential

• HNC or equivalent qualification and experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Broad mechanical engineering experience, ideally covering some of the following:
• Pump systems
• Cranes and lifting equipment
• HVAC systems
• Pressure systems
• Demonstrable experience undertaking Periodic Safety Reviews (PSRs), including assessment of:
• Design intent
• Safety case adequacy
• Continued fitness for service of structures, systems and components
• Ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Good understanding of British and international engineering design standards.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to utilise multiple sources of data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritise workload.
• Detailed knowledge of design intent for infrastructure systems within nuclear or similarly regulated industries.
• Experience working within the nuclear sector or another high-hazard industry.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or equivalent professional standing.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.

Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

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