Nuclear Island Assembly Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering company as a Nuclear Island Assembly Engineer where you'll leverage your expertise in mechanical design to contribute to critical nuclear projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring high standards of safety and design quality while fostering your career growth within an innovative environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Regular team gatherings

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in nuclear or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with regulated industries like nuclear, aerospace.
• Confident with technical documentation and review processes.

Responsibilities

• Progress mechanical design and development of modular assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineers for smooth integration.
• Manage design risks in line with safety and programme constraints.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design Integration

Modular Assemblies

Stakeholder Management

Health and Safety Standards

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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What will you be doing?

Are you ready to take your mechanical design and integration skills into one of the most exciting and critical industries of our time? We're looking for a Nuclear Island Assembly Engineer to support a cutting-edge nuclear project focused on the development and design integration of modular systems.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Progress the mechanical design and development of modular assemblies through internal design reviews.
• Collaborate with layout, installation, and CAD engineers to ensure smooth physical integration across systems.
• Translate stakeholder requirements and assumptions into practical, buildable solutions.
• Identify, understand, and manage design risks in alignment with safety and programme constraints.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards in all aspects of work.
• Ensure design quality is upheld through formal technical reviews and project lifecycle gates.
• Provide support to configuration and data management efforts across the engineering lifecycle.

Who are we looking for?

We're after someone who's not only technically strong but thrives in cross-functional environments where clarity, precision, and smart engineering matter. You'll be confident working across disciplines and driven to push high-quality design integration forward.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working on complex mechanical installations or modular assemblies.
• Strong background in design integration and design-for-assembly principles.
• Familiarity with the challenges of working in highly regulated industries (nuclear, defence, aerospace, etc.).
• Understanding of configuration control and data management processes.
• Confident with technical documentation and review processes.
• Awareness of industry standards related to mechanical safety, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• 5+ years of experience nuclear () or a related discipline.

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In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

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