Senior Mechanical Engineer

NSG Environmental Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist in nuclear services in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to provide technical support and guidance on various projects. The role involves developing engineering solutions, preparing documentation, and ensuring project integrity. Candidates should have a technical degree, membership in relevant bodies, and strong organizational skills. Willingness to travel is essential.

Benefits

Life Assurance 3x Salary

Pension contribution

Discretionary bonus

187.5 hours holiday allowance

Professional memberships covered

Large Training and Development budget

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Project lifecycle and how projects are delivered.
• Basic understanding of the UK Nuclear Industry.
• Understanding of radiological controls used within projects – desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge and support to deliver projects.
• Respond to client enquiries and develop effective engineering solutions.
• Produce project documentation and engineering design deliverables.

Skills

Competent user of MS office

Ability to organise own work

Ability to prepare and present reports

Ability to interpret and evaluate technical data

Ability to communicate with a wide range of colleagues

Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 45001

Education

Educated to degree level in a technical discipline

Membership of appropriate technical/professional body

IOSH Managing Safely or formal H & S qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high–hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG's own offices and purpose–built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white–collar and blue–collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles.

Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value. If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Nationwide only – Candidate must be willing to travel and work away from home as and when required. Please only apply if you are able to travel.

The Role

The Mechanical Project Engineer will provide technical knowledge, guidance and support to deliver projects, ensuring that all actions, activities and outputs underpin the integrity, expertise and competency of the company.

Key Objectives

Technical Competency

• Respond to client or colleague enquiries and take necessary actions to develop an effective engineering solution
• Production of, but not limited to:
  • concept, scheme and detailed design documentation
  • underpinning design calculations and analytical assessments
  • engineering reports
  • provision of relevant data, theory, formulae or standards to support design, manufacture, installation or equipment test
• Self checking of all documentation prior to submitting for formal check and review

Project Delivery

• Liaise with internal and group company colleagues to provide, but not limited to, the following:
• originate, prepare and deliver project documentation and engineering design deliverables
• provide technical oversight to sub–contract packages of work
• attend and contribute to engineering/project meetings
• attend and participate in sub–contract/client design reviews
• check and review engineering and project deliverables and outputs and provide constructive feedback
• bid support
• communicate effectively with all members
• Be aware of Company business plan and to promote NSG to ensure continuity of business within the context of that plan
• Contribute to the development of business and success of current projects by the internal referral and communication of appropriate information and intelligence
• Recognise the potential impact of own actions for the Group, Company, clients and suppliers and act in appreciation of this at all times
• Maintain effective working relationships across all Group, Company, Site and Function Heads
• Promulgate and promote the Company's reputation, expertise and capability through attendance, contribution and submission to media articles, exhibitions, professional institutions, client meetings, external events, inward visits, and through professional bodies/colleagues etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a technical discipline
• Membership of appropriate technical/professional body
• IOSH Managing Safely or formal H & S qualification – Relevant training will be provided if required

Experience & Knowledge

• Understanding of the Project lifecycle and how projects are delivered within NSG
• Basic understanding of the UK Nuclear Industry
• Understanding of the radiological controls used within the type of projects delivered by NSG – desirable
• Used to dealing with confidential and commercial information – desirable
• Familiar with QSHEW operating procedures and requirements etc. – desirable

Skills & Abilities

• Competent user of MS office
• Ability to organise own work and effectively deliver under the guidance of a Project Manager
• Ability to prepare and present reports, documentation and information in support of project delivery
• Ability to interpret and evaluate technical data
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders and contractors
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 45001

Package

Life Assurance 3x Salary

Pension – Company contributes 5% Individual contributes 4%

Discretionary bonus

187.5 hours per year holiday allowance

Professional memberships covered

Large Training and Development budge available.

NSG Environmental are a Disability Confident Committed Employer