Senior Mechanical Engineer

NRL; Gaerwen; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Gaerwen is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. The role involves leading mechanical design activities for projects, particularly in the nuclear sector. Candidates should have a minimum HND qualification and experience in a regulated environment. Responsibilities include design calculations, documentation checks, and team development. The position offers competitive compensation and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive rates / salaries

Hybrid working available

Interesting portfolio of work

Qualifications

• Experience in the nuclear industry is preferred.
• Ability to lead teams and mentor junior engineers.
• A strong grasp of technical specifications and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical design activities and provide engineering substantiation.
• Lead engineering projects and check design documentation.
• Support manufacturing installation and commissioning processes.

Skills

Experience working within a highly regulated industry

Leadership and team development

Good verbal and written communication skills

Capability in mechanical design calculations

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor

Education

HND minimum, ideally degree qualified

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

NRL have exciting opportunities for Senior Mechanical Design Engineers with one of our leading clients, Tenet Consultants Ltd. They are an innovative multi‑discipline engineering and design consultancy, with headquarters in Warrington. Tenet has now opened a new office in Anglesey, North Wales and are seeking to engage local personnel to join their team.

Mechanical Design Activities

• Concept & Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Studies
• Equipment Specification
• Detail Design
• Engineering Substantiation
• Specialist Mechanical Handling Design
• Mechanical Piping Design
• Manufacture installation and Commissioning Support
• Periodic Safety Reviews
• Lifetime Quality Records (LQR)
• Safety System Design
• Independent Nuclear Safety Assessment (INSA) & Peer Review

What You Will Need

• Experience working within a highly regulated industry, preferably Nuclear.
• HND minimum, ideally degree qualified and working towards being a Chartered Engineer.
• Able to lead teams and develop younger engineers.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform mechanical design calculations, produce technical specifications and requisitions, datasheets, perform technical bid evaluations.
• Checking of design documentation.
• All candidates must have the ability to obtain BPSS.
• AutoCAD, Inventor, General Microsoft Office package.

What’s in it for you?

• Contract or Permanent positions available
• Interesting portfolio of work
• Competitive rates / salaries
• Hybrid working available

About The Client

Tenet’s Mechanical team have many years’ experience in Nuclear and other highly regulated industries. From initial concept and feasibility through construction commissioning and eventual decommissioning, Tenet have the experience and capability to deliver single and multi‑discipline design and engineering from asset care solutions through to major project support.

About NRL

NRL connects global engineering companies with the right people to bring their projects to life. We welcome applications from every walk of life, and are committed to driving diversity and inclusion within the industries we support.