Senior Mechanical Engineer

Carrington West; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear company in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for significant projects in the defence sector. This position, based in Bristol for 2-3 days a week, offers a 12-month contract at a competitive pay rate. The successful candidate will provide technical guidance, manage engineering scopes, and ensure compliance with engineering codes. Ideal applicants will have an engineering degree, experience in regulated environments, and chartered status is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated sites with multi-discipline teams.
• Demonstrated experience across various task complexities.
• Chartered status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and ensure deadlines are met.
• Make engineering decisions and act as the lead mechanical engineer.
• Review technical documents and approve design calculations.

Skills

Technical support

Engineering decision-making

Project management

Technical authority

Education

Engineering degree in a relevant field

Job description

One of the most well-known nuclear companies in the UK is looking for senior mechanical engineers to work on some of the most prestigious projects in the sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work on some massive project in defence/nuclear sector.

• Job Title - Senior Mechanical Engineer
• Location - Bristol 2/3 days a week
• Contract Length - 12 Months
• Pay Rates - Up to £60.00 an hour (Inside IR35)

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to the team for you specialist area and ensure you are working to deadlines effectively
• Make engineering decisions from a project and technical stand point
• Act as the technical authority or lead mechanical engineer when required to do so.
• Ensure all change are assessed and managed accordingly to project scope
• Ensure the procedures and engineering codes are consistently met and managed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce and review all technical documents and approve calculations, analysis, drawings and models for design documents and technical reports.

Expected qualifications:

• An engineering degree in a relevant field
• Experience in working in heavily regulated sites with multiple discipline teams
• Demonstrated experiences in covering a wide range of tasks across a range of complexities
• Experience in managing an engineering scope
• Chartered status preferred (DESIRED)

Please note this role will require active UK clearances
If you are qualified and would like to apply, please call me on 02394314916 or email [e-mail]