Mechanical Equipment Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Reading; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to support the AWE program from Reading, UK. You will apply engineering methods and tools to deliver robust solutions that maximise safety, reliability, and quality throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires strong problem-solving, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to design intent while driving productivity and continuous improvement. Travel within the UK may be required.

Qualifications

• HNC / HND/ NVQ4 level in STEM with practical experience.
• Degree in STEM is desirable and supports professional development.
• Willing to travel within the UK and possbly overseas as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Mechanical Engineering solutions across the full lifecycle to meet safety and performance requirements.
• Plan and execute tasks to deliver objectives on time, meeting requirements, quality and cost.
• Maintain and promote high standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency and improvement.

Skills

Engineering aptitude

Problem solving

Analytical capability

Systems Thinking

Decision making

Teamwork

Good communications

IT skills

Education

HNC / HND / NVQ4 in STEM

Degree in STEM

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk AutoCAD

P&ID CAD

Job description

Requisition ID: 295975

• Relocation Authorized: None

• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

• Work Location: Reading

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

The Customer - AWE

For more than 75 years, Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) has supported the UK Government’s nuclear defence strategy and the Continuous at Sea Deterrent. They use nuclear know-how and technical expertise to provide innovative solutions that support the UK’s counterterrorism and nuclear threat reduction activities. Like Bechtel, they create and maintain a safe operating culture where safety is front and centre of everything, they do. From building state-of-the-art facilities, to supporting Production, Science, Engineering and Technology programmes, the management of Environment, Safety, Health and Wellbeing underpins all activities at AWE.

Project Overview:

Bechtel is collaborating with AWE as an integrated team to deliver the preliminary design for the facilities within the Future Materials Campus. Since 2023, Bechtel has provided delivery and technical support, ensuring the project is completed on schedule and within budget.

Job Summary:

To deliver Mechanical Engineering in support of AWE Programmes; will apply Engineering methods, tools and processes to engineering tasks. Deliver engineering solutions that will maximise productivity, reliability, innovation and quality to the business

• Deliver engineering solutions that meet safety and performance requirements.

• Comply with the design intent across the full engineering lifecycle.

• Plan and execute tasks in order to deliver agreed objectives to time; requirements, quality and cost.

• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality.

Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees contained within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities listing, as held in the company management system.

Major Responsibilities:

• Deliver Mechanical Engineering solutions in relation to defined requirements, across the full engineering lifecycle, to a high standard.

• Effective stakeholder management, engaging others in order to complete the tasks.

• Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, efficiency and business improvement.

• Expand engineering skills and experience relevant to engineering domain.

• Take ownership of own training and development.

• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

Education and Experience Requirements:

HNC / HND/ NVQ4 level in a STEM vocational qualification supported by considerable practical experience.

• Compliance with Licence Conditions/ Authorisation Conditions, legislation and regulations.

• Proven track record of technical delivery and continuous improvement.

• Technical awareness of product/domain.

• Following Company processes and ensuring Management System is kept up to date.

Desireable

• Degree in STEM discipline, equivalent NQF level 6 qualification or equivalent experience.

• Working towards professional registration with an appropriate professional institution.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Working Level:

• Product/domain knowledge

• Engineering aptitude

• Problem solving

• Analytical capability

• Systems Thinking

• Decision making

• Teamwork

• Good communications

• Competent in IT, including systems covering standard office software and engineering tools and applications

3D CAD modelling and/or 2D P&ID CAD

Desireable

• Safe Systems of Work

• Knowledge of Gloveboxes and Containments

• Experience in Autodesk Inventor or Autodesk AutoCAD

• Pressure & vacuum systems

• Mechanical handling systems

• Ventilation systems (for buildings and/or containments

• Other Mechanical Building services (i.e. pumps, chillers, boilers, ducting)

Other

• Willing to undertake UK and overseas travel.

• Willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.

• Lead by example with regard to positive behaviours and safety culture.

• External collaboration and raising the profile of the company.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to be a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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