Mechanical Engineer Consultant – Nuclear

EKIUM; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EKIUM, a leading consultancy firm, is looking for Mechanical Engineer Consultants specializing in Nuclear to join a dynamic team and contribute to high-profile projects. This role offers the chance to work on diverse engineering challenges while benefiting from a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme, healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 10% annual bonus

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme (5%)

Healthcare scheme

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a similar role.
• Background in nuclear, defence, O&G, or high regulated industries.
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Attend project design meetings, offering solutions and suggestions.
• Evaluate technical challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Manage project documentation and ensure files are well-organised.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-solving

Time Management

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Aveva E3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Welcome to Ekium!

️ 2 500 talents 15 Countries 300 M€ revenues 35 years

Here, enthusiastic engineers, experts, and technicians are working together to bring industry closer to understand and overcome the new challenges of our society.

You’ve surely come across our path or seen our achievements in the industrial landscape. From industry to energy and the naval sector, Ekium operates in many highly specialised fields of expertise! Engineering is at the forefront of reducing the impact of industrial facilities, and our experience allows us to offer innovative solutions.

Project yourself into the Ekium world and discover the diversity of projects you could be working on tomorrow:

Welkium to EKIUM's universe!

Mission

This is a consultancy-based position, requiring on-site presence at the client's premises 2–3 days per week (Aztec West, Bristol).

We are currently seeking several Mechanical Engineers Consultants – Nuclear to join our dynamic team in a fast-expanding sector of our business.

This is your chance to contribute to complex, high-profile projects while advancing your career in a forward-thinking environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Attend and contribute to project design meetings, offering solutions and suggestions
• Evaluate technical challenges and develop practical solutions
• Coordinate project timelines and supervise team workflows
• Manage project documentation and ensure files are up to date and well-organised
• Collaborate with clients to define project requirements, scope, and objectives
• Create conceptual layouts for equipment and piping systems
• Produce designs from technical drawings, flow diagrams, and supplier information
• Develop piping and valve specifications and review design documents (GAs, isos, supports, BOMs)
• Carry out design calculations and select appropriate supports with load analysis
• Update and improve technical standards and specifications
• Use tools such as Aveva E3D and AutoCAD software to support your work
• Work cross-functionally within a multidisciplinary engineering team

Profile:

We’re after someone who brings both technical expertise and a collaborative spirit. Here’s what we’d love to see:

• A degree (MSc, BEng, HND/HNC) in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent
• Hands-on experience in a similar role
• Background working in nuclear, defence, O&G, or other high regulated industries
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – you enjoy working with others and aren’t afraid to lead or mentor when needed
• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• A proactive problem-solver who stays ahead of challenges
• Great time management – able to handle your workload efficiently while maintaining high standards
• A continuous improvement mindset – always looking for ways to enhance the quality of engineering outputs and documentation

Not meeting every requirement? Research indicates that women and people of the global majority often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they fulfil all qualifications. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. If you’re enthusiastic about this position but your previous experience doesn’t match every single criterion in the job description, we invite you to apply regardless

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Up to 10% annual bonus

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme (5%)

Healthcare scheme

Life Insurance

EKIUM's environment:

A committed company: EKIUM is a signatory of the engineering charters for the climate and gender diversity

Teleworking possible depending on the mission

A friendly environment adapted to people with disabilities

Colleagues who are as passionate as you are!

Collective vigilance that improves the quality and safety of our services on a daily basis

Opportunities for career development thanks to an internal mobility programme

Belonging to the SNEF Group, which has seen a growth dynamic for over 115 years