Senior Mechanical Engineer

Millbank Holdings Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with over 6 years of experience in design and technical studies in regulated sectors. You will manage projects from concept to commissioning, dealing with complex mechanical processes, particularly in the nuclear industry. This position offers collaborative work on impactful projects focused on clean energy, competitive salary, and chartership support. If you have a Mechanical Engineering degree and relevant experience, apply now or reach out to the contact person.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Chartership support

Diverse projects exposure

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design and project delivery in regulated sectors.
• Experience with mechanical handling systems and powder processing technologies.
• Ability to manage projects from concept through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage technical studies and projects in mechanical engineering.
• Design mechanical processes from concept through to commissioning support.
• Create technical documentation such as drawings, specifications, and hazard management reports.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design

Project management

Technical studies execution

Regulated industry experience

Client networking

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Do you have a degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related discipline) and at least 6 years' experience delivering mechanical design and technical studies in a regulated industry?

Are you experienced in mechanical handling systems or powder process technologies, and confident in managing projects from concept through to commissioning?

Would you like to be part of a team tackling some of the most complex engineering challenges in the nuclear sector, where your expertise will directly influence innovation and safety?

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and exciting new projects in the nuclear and regulated sectors, our client is expanding their Mechanical Engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to work on technically challenging, high–impact projects that shape the future of clean energy and advanced engineering solutions. You'll join a collaborative environment that values innovation, diversity of thought, and professional development. Alongside a competitive salary and benefits, you'll gain exposure to cutting–edge technologies, complex design challenges, and opportunities for career progression, including chartership support.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Delivering and managing technical studies/projects.
• Design of mechanical processes, from strategic and conceptual phases to detailed design and construction & commissioning phase support.
• Typical deliverables that will be issued: technical note, substantiation notes, mechanical flow diagrams and flow–sheets, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and mechanical layout drawings, hazards and malfunctions management, technical specification documentation review from supply chain.
• Technical studies related to mechanical handling for both handling operations and heavy mechanical transfer systems, powder mechanical processes (transport, milling, and compaction) in high active environment and gloveboxes, compaction and mechanical dismantling technologies.
• Technical networking with client discipline experts.

Qualifications & experience

The Mechanical Engineering team encourage diversity of thought and welcome applications of candidates with transferable skills that can be applied to our projects, therefore, there are no minimum role requirements and candidates will be assessed on a case–by–case basis.

The preferred role requirements are as follows:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant degree.
• 6+ Years' experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience of engineering design (development, FEED, detailed design, technical specification, documentation review from supply chain) in the nuclear industry or other regulated sectors.
• Experience of mechanical studies delivery (Mechanical handling, powder technologies) considering manufacture, testing, construction commissioning, operation, maintenance recovery and decommissioning aspects.
• Experience of contractor follow–up in the nuclear industry or other regulated sectors.
• Experience of delivering projects for Sellafield, AWE, UKAEA, UKNNL or Magnox sites (desirable).
• Full member or working towards chartership of relevant professional body.
• Recognised Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Be able to hold a minimum of 'SC' UK Security Clearance.
• Previous experience in a Nuclear Site or other highly regulated site.

The setting for the role

The role will be mainly office based, with visits to site as required. A safety induction will be provided.

Get in touch now

If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, then apply now or contact Gill James via Linkedin.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.