Mechanical Review And Acceptance Engineer

NRL Recruitment; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the engineering sector is seeking an experienced Mechanical Review and Acceptance Engineer to support engineering queries in a nuclear environment. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety regulations, evaluate technical submissions, and collaborate across teams. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to major engineering projects with a competitive salary of £44,000 per annum in a diverse workplace in Bristol.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a nuclear environment.
• Strong understanding of construction and installation processes.
• Working knowledge of CDM regulations and Nuclear Site Licence requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technical submissions and respond to engineering queries.
• Ensure compliance with Nuclear Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Review engineering proposals against project objectives.
• Coordinate technical input from internal and external teams.
• Manage technical risks and implement mitigation actions.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Construction and installation practices

Health & Safety legislation

Welding engineering principles

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Review and Acceptance Engineer to support the review and acceptance of engineering queries across Conventional Island and Nuclear Island equipment scope. Reporting to an Engineering Lead within the JDO, the role focuses on working with Turnkey contractors and interfacing with a range of site and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Review & Response: Evaluate and respond to technical submissions from Turnkey Contractors, including general engineering queries, non-conformance, change requests, and exemption requests, engaging Responsible Designers or site specialists where necessary.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all reviewed activities and solutions meet Nuclear Safety and Environmental regulatory requirements.
• Design Governance: Critically review and challenge engineering and design proposals to confirm alignment with overall project objectives and strategy.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support the coordination of technical input from internal teams and external organisations to enable timely and effective issue resolution.
• Issue Closure: Play an active role in progressing and closing outstanding engineering issues and open points.
• Risk Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage technical risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation actions are implemented.
• Engineering Interface: Build and maintain effective working relationships with EDF EPR Engineering in their role as Responsible Designer.
• Operational Reporting: Provide updates and technical input to the Engineering Lead as part of day-to-day delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven experience applying broad, multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge within a nuclear environment.
• Strong understanding of construction and installation practices and processes.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM regulations and Nuclear Site Licence requirements.
• Experience or technical understanding of welding engineering principles.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, particularly in operational site-based settings.

What We Offer

Salary: £44,000 per annum.

Opportunity to work within a major nuclear engineering environment.

Role focused on critical engineering review, safety, and acceptance activities.

Primary Location: Bristol.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.