Mechanical Engineer

KIER GROUP; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join their team at a high-security military naval base in Plymouth. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a significant redevelopment project, ensuring that all engineering works are safely procured and executed in compliance with UK law. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical engineering, with relevant qualifications and experience in nuclear and defense sectors. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your skills can contribute to shaping the future of construction. Apply now to be part of the construction revolution!

Benefits

Car Allowance

Subsistence packages available

Tailored benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in Nuclear and Defence sectors.
• Academic qualifications in Civil Engineering are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all works are procured, planned, and carried out safely.
• Manage project completion in line with quality and commercial plans.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Design Review

Risk Management

Change Control

Education

Civil Engineering related Qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng)

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS - White PQP/AQP

Job description

KierBAM are a Joint Venture (KBJV) partnership between Kier and Bam Nuttall. We are currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking a Mechanical Engineer.

Due to the site being a high Security Military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made – BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.

Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth

Hours: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance, Subsistence packages available if requirements met

Responsibilities Of a Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer you'll be working within the Devonport Nuclear team, supporting them in ensuring all works are procured, planned, and carried out safely in accordance with project requirements and UK law.

Your Day To Day Will Include

• Ensure all works are procured, planned, and carried out safely in accordance with project requirements and UK law.
• Review designs with the design teams and client to ensure they are optimised for efficient and safe construction, fully compliant with standards and contract requirements.
• Manage robust change control and manage risk.
• As required, provide accurate and timely information to the project management team for both site progress and financial reporting.
• Manage the successful completion of the project/area under control in line with agreed quality and commercial plans to achieve targets within agreed timescales and cost constraints. Ensure the design and installation meets internal and client specifications and statutory requirements as a minimum.

What are we looking for?

This role of Mechanical Engineer is great for you if:

• Academic Qualifications - Civil Engineering related Qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng).
• SMSTS
• Experience of similar role, preferred in relevant sector (ie Nuclear and Defence)
• CSCS - White PQP/AQP

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards And Benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us - To read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground). This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier