Senior Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a candidate for a remote engineering role focusing on infrastructure design and assessment. The successful candidate will work on mechanical systems and must possess relevant engineering qualifications and experience, ideally in the nuclear industry. This position demands strong communication skills and the ability to make informed, evidence-based decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering, particularly with pump systems, HVAC, and pressure systems.
• Good understanding of British and international design standards.
• Experience in the nuclear industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Specification and assessment of design packages for infrastructure.
• Provide practical and cost-effective solutions for design modifications.
• Ensure safety outputs meet contract requirements.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Creative Thinking

Education

HNC or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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