Remote Lead Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Safety & Design

SIMPLY RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for a long-term contract based remotely, with occasional site visits to Glasgow. The role involves overseeing nuclear infrastructure design substantiation documents, providing technical guidance, and leading safety assessments in a high-hazard environment. Ideal candidates should have strong mechanical engineering backgrounds, with expertise in industrial plant machinery and current design standards, and must hold at least a relevant HNC qualification.

Qualifications

• Experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in industrial machinery.
• Knowledge of current British and European mechanical design standards.
• Experience in mechanical engineering projects in industrial or maritime environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead authoring and management of nuclear infrastructure design documents.
• Present design substantiation materials to internal safety committees.
• Provide mechanical engineering advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical design standards

Mechanical project lifecycle

Technical justification authoring

Multidiscipline engineering collaboration

Education

HNC or equivalent in mechanical engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for a long-term contract based remotely, with occasional site visits to Glasgow. The role involves overseeing nuclear infrastructure design substantiation documents, providing technical guidance, and leading safety assessments in a high-hazard environment. Ideal candidates should have strong mechanical engineering backgrounds, with expertise in industrial plant machinery and current design standards, and must hold at least a relevant HNC qualification.