Mechanical Engineer / Design Reviewer

PWE Recruitment Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Piping Design Reviewer to own critical surveillance of piping systems on a landmark nuclear project. You will shape design review processes, ensure regulatory compliance and lead technical observations with stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires proven piping design expertise in regulated sectors, familiarity with pressure calculations and a proactive, autonomous approach to establishing new processes and best

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive piping design experience in regulated sectors.
• Experience in technical design reviews and engineering assurance.
• Knowledge of pressure testing and commissioning activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveillance of design documentation against applicable technical and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, raise and track technical observations through to resolution.
• Support convergence meetings and drive closure of design and compliance issues.
• Review piping designs and calculations to ensure pressure compliance requirements are met.
• Develop surveillance reports and contribute to project KPI performance tracking.
• Proactively identify technical risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Interface with contract partners and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support pressure testing, completion, handover and commissioning activities.
• Provide assurance of engineering quality, compliance and design integrity.

Skills

Piping design

Design review

Regulatory compliance

Pressure calculations

Stakeholder mgmt

Nuclear sector

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Take ownership of a brand-new Design Reviewer function and help ensure the integrity of critical piping systems on one of the UK's most complex nuclear construction projects.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced piping engineer to take ownership of a newly created IIA Design Reviewer position within a critical Pressure Compliance team supporting the Hinkley Point C project. As the first person to undertake this role, you will have the opportunity to help shape processes, establish best practice and influence how design surveillance activities are delivered moving forward.

We're particularly interested in individuals with strong piping design and calculation experience, ideally gained in highly regulated environments and supported by knowledge of RCC-M, ASME III or EN 13480. If you enjoy technical challenge, stakeholder engagement and making a tangible impact on major infrastructure projects, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop your expertise while contributing to the successful delivery of the UK's nuclear future.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform surveillance of design documentation against applicable technical and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, raise and track technical observations through to successful resolution.
• Support convergence meetings and drive closure of design and compliance issues.
• Review piping designs and calculations to ensure pressure compliance requirements are met.
• Develop surveillance reports and contribute to project KPI performance tracking.
• Proactively identify technical risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Interface with contract partners and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support pressure testing, completion, handover and commissioning activities.
• Provide assurance of engineering quality, compliance and design integrity.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent vocational training and relevant industry experience.
• Extensive experience in piping design within highly regulated sectors such as Nuclear, Defence, Power Generation, Oil & Gas or Process Industries.
• Proven ability to undertake technical design reviews and provide engineering assurance on complex piping systems.
• Experience assessing piping calculations, pressure systems and pressure compliance requirements.
• Broad understanding of engineering construction methods, materials, fabrication techniques and industry regulations.
• Knowledge of pressure testing, installation, completion and commissioning activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify technical issues early and drive effective solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work autonomously while helping establish new processes and best practice.

What's In It For You?

• The nuclear energy sector offers outstanding career stability, long-term investment and the opportunity to contribute to nationally important infrastructure projects. As demand for clean and reliable energy continues to grow, professionals in the sector benefit from cutting-edge technology exposure, specialist career development and excellent long-term progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Exposure to world-class engineering programmes
• Work alongside industry-leading experts
• High-impact role on a landmark UK infrastructure project
• Strong safety, quality and engineering culture

Company Overview

Our Client is a globally recognised engineering and technology organisation delivering innovative solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges across science, security and sustainability. Renowned for technical excellence and forward-thinking innovation, Our Client empowers employees to challenge convention, solve critical problems and make a meaningful impact through high-profile projects. With a collaborative culture and strong focus on professional development, Our Client offers an environment where talented engineers can thrive and grow.