Senior Mechanical Engineer

Assystem GmbH; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy transition is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer based in Warrington. The role involves delivering mechanical designs in the nuclear sector, supervising designers, and ensuring compliance with strict industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in regulated industries and excel in collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated industry, preferably nuclear.
• Familiarity with design for assembly in nuclear facilities.
• Skilled in delivering mechanical designs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical work scope and supervise designers.
• Produce and check detailed design drawings.
• Compile technical files for machinery compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Design

Stakeholder Liaison

Technical Compliance

Report Writing

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,750 employees across 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their expertise to tackle the challenge of switching to low-carbon energy.

We are committed to supporting those making the energy switch. Sharing knowledge, expertise, and values enables us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

With over 55 years of experience in highly regulated sectors requiring strict security and safety standards, we provide engineering, project management, digital services, and solutions to optimize complex infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle. The Group is ranked second worldwide for nuclear engineering.

Our goal is to ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.

Job Description

Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Warrington

Type: Staff / Contract (Inside IR35)

Role Description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for delivering the mechanical work scope, including production, checking, and reporting to a Principal Engineer.

The role involves delivering detailed design work packs and supervising designers in producing layout and detailed design drawings.

The project is in the final stages of preliminary design, with some assemblies in final manufacturing and testing.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will support the design through all project phases, testing, and execution of parts required in this phase.

This role requires close collaboration with the multi-disciplinary design team and plant-based team.

The role includes guiding Mechanical Designers and Engineers in producing detailed drawings, sub-assemblies, GA, layout drawings, flow diagrams, and parts lists.

Producing calculations to verify detailed designs and substantiation may also be required.

The role involves producing and compiling technical files for machinery/UK CA compliance (e.g., RA's, O&M manuals).

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience working within a highly regulated industry, preferably nuclear.
• Familiarity with 'Design for Assembly' in a nuclear facility.
• Ability to manage workload and drive completion of the work scope.
• Strong understanding of delivering mechanical designs in the nuclear sector.
• Experience in producing technical files (UK CA and machinery directive compliance).
• Knowledge of machining and fabrication manufacturing processes.
• Experience in producing and checking mechanical engineering calculations and deliverables.
• Skilled in liaising with stakeholders and other design disciplines.
• Competent report writing skills for clear and concise findings.
• Ability to work under time and cost constraints.
• Excellent communication skills with team members and clients.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must meet residency criteria to attain UK security clearance, at least SC level, if not already cleared.

We promote diversity and are committed to equal treatment of candidates. We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives are essential for innovative solutions. Your skills, talent, and ability to contribute are what matter. Bring your unique contributions and help shape the future.

Are you a recent graduate? Assystem offers the Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, providing hands-on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management through work on critical energy projects. Join us in the challenge of the century: accelerating the transition to low-carbon energy!