Senior Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear industry is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a remote working position with occasional visits to Glasgow. This role focuses on ensuring technical excellence in infrastructure design while adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have broad experience in mechanical systems and a relevant engineering qualification.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in mechanical engineering.
• Understanding of British and international design standards.
• Ability to provide practical solutions for design modifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical excellence in design packages for infrastructure.
• Assess work control procedures for maintenance.
• Discharge a robust safety culture.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

HNC or equivalent in engineering

Job description

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Remote working with occasional visits to the Glasgow Area

Inside IR35

37.5 hours per week

SC Clearance needs to be obtained

Sole British National

Key Responsibilities

• Technical excellence in the specification, production and assessment of design packages for infrastructure.
• Specification of reliability and operational constraints for infrastructure.
• Assessment of work control procedures for maintenance of infrastructure.
• Assessment of infrastructure design, material state, qualification and ageing mechanisms to permit the continued operation of facilities and utilities.
• Discharge and display a robust safety and security culture.
• Ensure outputs of safety related contracts meet the contract requirements and appropriate safety requirements by acting as an intelligent customer.

Experience

• Broad experience in mechanical engineering, preferably with experience of some of the following Mechanical systems; Pump systems, cranes, heating ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC), pressure systems and Diesel Generators.
• Experience of working within the nuclear industry or any other high hazard industry, although this is not considered essential.
• Ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective solutions for design changes / modifications of plant and supporting Infrastructure.
• A good understanding of British and international design standards.
• A track record of making intelligent evidence based decisions using various sources of data.
• Good skills in verbal and written communication.
• The ability to effectively manage and prioritise your own workload.

Qualifications & Training

• HNC or equivalent qualifications and experience in a relevant engineering discipline
• Detailed knowledge of the Design Intent for Electrical Infrastructure in the nuclear industry or similar industry