Senior Mechanical Engineer (Defence)

AECOM; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic Glasgow team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your mechanical engineering expertise to ensure the safety and efficiency of critical infrastructure projects. With a focus on delivering high-quality design packages and assessing maintenance procedures, you'll play a crucial part in enhancing community well-being. The company offers a flexible hybrid working model, empowering you to achieve a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle while contributing to impactful projects that shape the future. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and embark on a rewarding career path with ample growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Career development opportunities

Volunteering days

Technical practice networks

Access to AECOM University

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Broad experience in mechanical engineering with knowledge of HVAC and pump systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical excellence in design packages for infrastructure.
• Assess work control procedures and infrastructure design for safety.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Safety Management

Problem Solving

Technical Design

Education

HNC or equivalent in Engineering

Tools

HVAC Systems

Pump Systems

Pressure Systems

Diesel Generators

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

AECOM has an excellent track record of delivering programmes of critical national importance in defence, which has positioned the business as one of the leading professional services consultancies for the UK MOD, Defence Manufacturers and Contractors, and with the US Department of Defense (DoD) across Europe. With the sector of strategic importance to AECOM, representing a quarter of topline revenue for the region (c.$180m) and with a strong outlook for growth in 2025 and beyond,

Our Scotland Mechanical team is looking for a highly proficient Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team.

What you'll do!

• Technical excellence in the specification, production and assessment of design packages 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.

Come grow with us:

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Requirements:

Essential:

• 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
• 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.

Important Details:

• Due to the nature of the work undertaken successful applicants will need to have active UK SC Clearance or the ability to gain UK SC clearance.
• This role will also require you to work onsite in Glasgow 3 days per week.

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.