PSR Mechanical Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a PSR Mechanical Engineer to work on a contract basis in Helensburgh, Scotland, with responsibilities spanning technical design, PSR deliverables, and safety-focused operations within a highly regulated environment.

The candidate should have a background in mechanical design or installation/maintenance, with experience in PSRs, design standards, and proven problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) qualification with relevant engineering experience.
• Experience undertaking Periodic Safety Reviews (PSRs) and safety case assessment.
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or equivalent professional standing.
• Knowledge of British and international design standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical excellence in the specification, production and assessment of mechanical design packages.
• Conduct plant walkdowns and produce associated Periodic Safety Review (PSR) deliverables.
• Specify reliability requirements and operational constraints for infrastructure systems.
• Assess work control procedures relating to maintenance activities.
• Evaluate infrastructure design, material condition, qualification and ageing mechanisms to support continued safe operation.
• Develop practical, innovative and cost-effective solutions for plant modifications and design changes.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety and security culture.
• Act as an intelligent customer to ensure engineering and safety-related contract outputs meet required standards and specifications.
• Support engineering assessments and decision-making using appropriate technical data and evidence.

Skills

Mechanical design

PSR experience

Nuclear/regulatory knowledge

Analytical decision-making

Written & verbal communication

Education

HNC or equivalent

Degree or equivalent

IEng status or equivalent

Job description

Play a key role in maintaining and enhancing critical infrastructure within a highly regulated engineering environment.

Our client has a requirement for a PSR Mechanical Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Helensburgh, Scotland.

Role Purpose

• Supporting a Design Authority function, you will provide mechanical engineering expertise to ensure the continued safe operation, assessment and improvement of critical infrastructure. The role is ideally suited to engineers with experience in mechanical design, although candidates from installation or maintenance backgrounds will also be considered.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Provide technical excellence in the specification, production and assessment of mechanical design packages.
• Conduct plant walkdowns and produce associated Periodic Safety Review (PSR) deliverables.
• Specify reliability requirements and operational constraints for infrastructure systems.
• Assess work control procedures relating to maintenance activities.
• Evaluate infrastructure design, material condition, qualification and ageing mechanisms to support continued safe operation.
• Develop practical, innovative and cost-effective solutions for plant modifications and design changes.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety and security culture.
• Act as an intelligent customer to ensure engineering and safety-related contract outputs meet required standards and specifications.
• Support engineering assessments and decision-making using appropriate technical data and evidence.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent qualification and experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Broad mechanical engineering experience, ideally covering some of the following:
• Pump systems
• Cranes and lifting equipment
• HVAC systems
• Pressure systems
• Demonstrable experience undertaking Periodic Safety Reviews (PSRs), including assessment of:
• Design intent
• Safety case adequacy
• Continued fitness for service of structures, systems and components
• Ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Good understanding of British and international engineering design standards.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to utilise multiple sources of data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritise workload.
• Detailed knowledge of design intent for infrastructure systems within nuclear or similarly regulated industries.
• Experience working within the nuclear sector or another high-hazard industry.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or equivalent professional standing.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.

Company Information

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.