Mechanical Handling Senior Engineer

AWE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Handling Senior Design Engineer. The successful candidate will provide guidance to ensure that engineering designs related to cranes and lifting equipment meet legislative standards. This role involves ensuring adherence to AWE Mechanical Handling standards and requires a qualified Engineer with a background in high hazard or nuclear handling designs. Flexible working arrangements available, including the option for part-time hours.

Benefits

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working hours

Salary sacrifice scheme

Relocation package available

Qualifications

• A qualified Engineer with knowledge in designing high hazard or nuclear handling systems.
• Experience in using Finite Element Analysis is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with AWE Mechanical Handling standards.
• Advise on engineering designs throughout their lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on machinery including cranes and lifting attachments.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Education

Qualified Engineer

Job description

Do you have a keen interest in the development of conventional, high hazardous or nuclear handling designs including cranes, lifting attachments, trolleys etc?

AWE's Facility Design Authority is now recruiting for a Mechanical Handling Senior Design Engineer to provide guidance and advice that ensures utilities, infrastructure, engineering processes, equipment and facilities are compliant with legislation, standards and requirements associated with engineering designs throughout their lifecycle.

Location

Reading / Basingstoke Area

Package

£42,650 - £65,000 (dependent on experience)

Benefits

• Market leading contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year plus every other Friday off)
• Flexible working hours
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)

Job Description

This opportunity would be a great match for a qualified Engineer with working knowledge of developing conventional, high hazard or nuclear handling designs including cranes, lifting attachments, trolleys etc. Working experience of Finite Element Analysis would be highly beneficial, although not essential.

As a Mechanical Handling Senior Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring AWE Mechanical Handling standards are current and conform to National/International/Defence Standards.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas as required (if applicable) once restrictions are lifted.