Senior Mechanical Engineer

Total Resourcing Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering team. This role involves managing technical studies and designing mechanical processes across various project phases, from initial concepts to commissioning. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the nuclear sector, demonstrating expertise in engineering design and project management. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a regulated industry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Non-contribution pension scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Group Income Protection

Group Life Insurance

Sports allowance

Online discount platform

Professional Membership subscription paid

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on UK nuclear sites.
• Demonstrable experience in engineering design and team management.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical studies and design mechanical processes.
• Deliver mechanical studies considering all project phases.

Skills

Engineering design

Mechanical handling

Project management

Technical specification review

Nuclear industry experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Membership of relevant professional body

Job description

Our client is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work within the Engineering team. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will integrate operational engineering multi-disciplines teams delivering projects at various phases, from FEED to commissioning, or in assistance to Plant Operation in the UK.

The assignments will be on projects:

1. Deliver and manage technical studies.
2. Design of mechanical processes, from strategic and conceptual phases to detailed design and construction & commissioning phase support. Typical deliverables 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.
3. 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.
4. Technical networking with other experts within the business.

We are looking for candidates with the following:

1. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant degree plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience working on UK nuclear sites.
2. Member of relevant professional body.
3. Demonstrable experience of engineering design (development, FEED, detailed design, technical specification, documentation review from supply chain) and engineering team management in the nuclear industry or other regulated sectors.
4. Demonstrable experience of mechanical studies delivery (Mechanical handling, powder technologies) considering manufacture, testing, construction commissioning, operation, maintenance recovery and decommissioning aspects.
5. Demonstrable experience of contractor follow-up in the nuclear industry or other regulated sectors.
6. Recognised Subject Matter Expert (SME).
7. Experience of delivering projects for Sellafield or Magnox sites (desirable).

Benefits include:

1. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. You will also get an additional 1 day off for every 1-year service which is capped at 5.
2. A competitive salary.
3. One Professional Membership subscription paid for by the company.
4. Private medical insurance.
5. Non-contribution pension scheme.
6. Enhanced Maternity Pay.
7. Group Income Protection.
8. Group Life Insurance.
9. Sports allowance.
10. Online discount platform.