Senior Mechanical Engineer

VINCI; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Cover

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Holiday entitlement up to 31 days

Job summary

NUVIA UK in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering safety-critical engineering support across regulated facilities. You will author substantiation documents, manage design changes, and present to governance and safety review panels.

Role requires experience with industrial plant, lifting equipment, and compliance with UK/EU standards. Hybrid working in Scotland with competitive benefits and career development within a nuclear/defence context.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent experience.
• Nuclear introductory course within 6 months of joining (for non-nuclear background).
• Experience with lifting equipment, including EOT cranes and other handling systems.
• Knowledge of British and European design standards and working practices.

Responsibilities

• Author, develop, assess, maintain, and manage engineering design substantiation documentation for infrastructure, facilities, and assets within a regulated environment.
• Prepare, evaluate, and manage engineering design changes, modifications, and concessions.
• Present technical submissions and design substantiation documentation to governance, assurance, and safety review panels.
• Develop and maintain Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing (EIMT) schedules and procedures.
• Produce and assess Periodic Reviews of Safety and associated engineering assurance documentation.
• Provide technical advice and direction to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop scopes of work for Independent Technical Assessments (ITA) and Independent Peer Reviews (IPR).
• Apply broad and specialist engineering knowledge to support technologies.
• Apply engineering principles to design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of systems in high-hazard environments.
• Produce robust technical justifications to support modifications and approvals.
• Review and assess technical reports, studies, and safety-related submissions.

Skills

Industrial machinery

Pumps & generators

Project lifecycle

Multidisciplinary projects

Lifting equipment

Engineering standards

Education

Minimum HNC or equivalent

Incorporated Engineer status

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer

Job description

• Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
• Location: Glasgow
• Work Pattern: Hybrid
• Salary/Rate Banding: up to £58,000 (DOE) Contractors also welcome to apply

There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience.

From helping to deliver the UK's ambitious fusion energy programme to supporting major defence and nuclear infrastructure projects, our teams work at the forefront of complex, safety-critical challenges. Our diverse portfolio offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work alongside industry-leading professionals and build a rewarding career while contributing to projects of national significance.

The Mechanical Engineer will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team within the Approval Authority. The primary purpose of the role is to provide technical support to ongoing operations and future programmes, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of engineering services across regulated facilities and infrastructure.

• Author, develop, assess, maintain, and manage engineering design substantiation documentation for infrastructure, facilities, and assets within a regulated environment.
• Prepare, evaluate, and manage engineering design changes, modifications, and concessions.
• Present technical submissions and design substantiation documentation to relevant governance, assurance, and safety review panels.
• Develop and maintain Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing (EIMT) schedules, operating procedures, and supporting evidence to demonstrate compliance with design and safety requirements throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Produce and assess Periodic Reviews of Safety and associated engineering assurance documentation.
• Provide technical advice, guidance, and direction to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop scopes of work for Independent Technical Assessments (ITA) and Independent Peer Reviews (IPR).
• Apply a combination of broad and specialist engineering knowledge to support the implementation of existing and emerging technologies.
• Apply appropriate engineering principles and practical methods to the design, development, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, modification, and decommissioning of engineering systems and assets within regulated or high-hazard environments.
• Produce robust technical justifications to support engineering modifications and obtain the necessary approvals.
• Review and assess technical reports, engineering studies, and safety-related submissions.

Essential

• Experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in industrial plant, equipment, and machinery, such as pumps, generators, and associated systems.
• Sound knowledge of current engineering design standards, codes, and working practices, including relevant British and European Standards.
• Demonstrable theoretical and practical experience across the full project lifecycle, including concept design, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operational support.
• Experience assessing the design, performance, and suitability of mechanical plant and equipment in challenging or safety-critical environments.
• Proven ability to produce robust technical justifications and supporting documentation to facilitate the approval and implementation of engineering design modifications.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering projects, providing mechanical engineering expertise and technical input to project teams.
• Experience with lifting equipment, including overhead travelling cranes (EOT cranes), mobile cranes, and other mechanical handling systems.

Desirable

• Experience working within highly regulated or safety-critical industries, such as nuclear, defence, energy, transportation, or other complex engineering environments.
• Familiarity with safety assessment and risk management techniques, including HAZID and HAZOP studies.
• Experience in the design, assessment, or assurance of safety-related structures, systems, and components.
• Knowledge of engineering regulations, governance frameworks, and industry best practices applicable to high-hazard environments.
• Understanding of sector-specific codes, standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to safety-critical engineering projects.

Essential

• For non-nuclear background candidates, a Nuclear introductory course would be required to be undertaken within 6 months of joining
• Minimum HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Engineering degree
• Chartered Engineer

Why us?

• Employee Staff Benefits:
• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service, 31 days after 10 years' service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

NUVIA UK - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA UK is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.