Senior Mechanical Engineer

TipTopJob; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear industry is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Reading. The role involves hands-on mechanical calculations and structural reviews, with a hybrid working model allowing for flexibility. Candidates must have SC Clearance and a strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly in stress analysis. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-integrity engineering components and collaborate with various engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Active or dormant SC Clearance within the last 3–5 years.
• Experience in the nuclear sector as a Senior Mechanical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and structural calculations, including stress assessments.
• Provide technical oversight by reviewing the work of other engineers.
• Contribute to design substantiation and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Structural Analysis

Stress Analysis

Technical Oversight

Tools

Mathcad

ANSYS

Job description

Job: Senior Mechanical Engineer
IR35: Outside
Location: Reading (3 days remote/ 2 days on site)
Industry: Nuclear
Clearance required: Minimum SC
Length: 9 months+

Overview:
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong structural and stress analysis background to support a secure engineering programme in the Reading area. The role involves a blend of hands-on mechanical calculations, structural reviews, and peer checking, with flexibility to work remotely most of the week.
Key Responsibilities:

- Perform mechanical and structural calculations, including stress assessments and hand calculations for integrity and load path validation.
- Provide technical oversight by reviewing and checking the work of other engineers for compliance and accuracy.
- Contribute to design substantiation and documentation for high-integrity engineering components.
- Liaise with other engineering disciplines and report into senior technical management.

Requirements:

- Active or dormant SC Clearance (Security Check), valid within the last 3–5 years.
- Strong mechanical engineering background with a structural and stress bias.
- Experience with hand calculations as well as tools like Mathcad and/or ANSYS.
- Confident in reviewing, validating, and checking technical work of peers.
- Previous work as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the nuclear sector.
- Must be available for 2 days per week on-site at Burghfield.

Contract Details:

- Outside IR35
- Hybrid working: 2 days on-site, 3 days remote


If this Senior Mechanical Engineer role could be of interest pleaseapply now. Please note the successful applicant must be eligible to work in the UK and hold current or lapsed SC Clearance.