Mechanical Engineer (Piping)

FRAMATOME; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in nuclear energy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Piping) based in Bristol. The role involves developing technical deliverables and optimizing engineering processes related to piping design and calculations. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical engineering and relevant software tools, alongside excellent knowledge of engineering standards. This position supports critical projects that shape the future of energy, and offers a supportive work environment with significant growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care

Dental insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Very good knowledge of standards like BS EN 13445, BS EN 13480, ASME standards.
• Working experience with Product Lifecycle Management.
• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, thermodynamics, and material sciences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical deliverables including piping layout studies and calculations.
• Work with the engineering team to provide designs for products.
• Participate in Design Reviews and ensure solutions are implemented.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering (MEng or equivalent)

Piping Design

Piping stress analysis

Pressure Equipment Directive

FMEA

HAZOP

Ability to communicate technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoPIPE

CAEAR II

Pipestress

Job description

Job details

Category

TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAD - Mechanical Engineering

Job opening title

Mechanical Engineer (Piping)

Job type

Non fixed term

BU description

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world’s nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services – all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we’re driving the future of clean energy. In the UK our team already has 400 strong – and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we’re aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025.

Now’s your chance to join a company that’s shaping the energy transition – where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

Job description

The Mechanical / Piping Engineer is responsible for the development of Technical Deliverables (Piping layout studies for Basic and Detailed Design, Calculations, Piping support design & analysis, Piping, valves and items Specification, Design Reviews, etc) in the scope of Framatome Limited. The role is based in the Design Office in Avonmouth, United Kingdom (travelling to other sites in the UK and abroad is part of the role).

The role consists in delivering piping studies and calculations through the lifecycle of the engineering developments in accordance with the Framatome Limited processes, procedures, and instructions. The Mechanical / Piping Engineer has a primary role in supplying solutions to the Design Package by ensuring all Requirements reviewed, analysed, and satisfied from the conceptual phase to the detailed design and release of deliverables.

The Mechanical / Piping Engineer is constantly seeking optimisation within the Engineering processes, procedures and instructions and is actively participating in Design Reviews, Research and Development, as well as HSE activities in relation to the Engineering Department.

Profile

What will you be doing?

Performing full lifecycle product development

• Providing Engineering support for projects to estimate scope of work and support Engineering Design Manager for budgeting activities.
• Interpreting design requirements from customers.
• Working with the Engineering Team to provide designs of products and design for test rigs.
• Understand and define HSE requirements & CDM regulations.
• Working with suppliers to define components for projects.
• Proactively seeking best solutions and work autonomously.
• Verifying engineering designs.
• Writing technical reports, utilising information from the analysis.
• Providing supporting calculations and information for designs.
• Development of project literature such as test and decommissioning procedures.
• Actively participating in Design Reviews as well as HSE Reviews in order to assess whether a modification requires an impact analysis of the Design Requirements.
• Ensuring the solutions identified during Design Reviews are correctly implemented.
• Managing Design changes and Design Configurations.
• Producing and verifying Technical Documentation in accordance with Framatome Limited processes, procedures, and instructions.
• Development of project literature such as test, commissioning, and decommissioning procedures.

Support Business development & Research and Development

• Assist business development as technical support.
• Technically support the bid process, writing technical proposals and collecting costs for engineering activities.
• Engineering networking with companies and trade associations.
• Assisting in engineering graduate development.

What are we looking for?

• Mechanical Engineering (MEng or equivalent)
• Working experience with Product Lifecycle Management
• Piping Design
• Piping stress analysis
• Very good knowledge on standards like BS EN 13445 (Unfired Pressure Vessels), BS EN 13480 (Metallic Industrial Piping), ASME VIII Div. 2, ASME B31.1 / 3 / 4
• Piping software experience (AutoPIPE, CAEAR II, Pipestress) and Document Revision Control
• Design, Manufacturing, Fabrication, Installation knowledge
• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, material sciences, etc.
• Calculation (hand calculation, Excel, etc.)
• Pressure Equipment Directive.
• FMEA, HAZOP
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.
• Engineering standards knowledge.
• HSE and Quality knowledge.

Desired Personal Characteristics

• Confident manner, good presentation skills
• Determination – not easily discouraged or put off
• Passion, enthusiasm and charisma.
• Innovative – prepared to see beyond how it has been done before.
• Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity.
• Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges.
• Assertive – gets things done when they need to be.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Dental insurance for employees
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel – learn a new language
• Generous family leave – Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay

Job location

United Kingdom, Bristol

Avonmouth

Travel

25%

Contract duration (in months)

NA /

Job family

Standard

Applicant criteria

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Employment level

Non cadre

Extra informations

Background checking required ?

Non