Senior Mechanical Engineer – Defence Infrastructure (Hybrid)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (Glasgow)

Remote work 1-2 days/week

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Defence Infrastructure to lead mechanical engineering activities on flagship infrastructure projects within a secure, highly regulated setting. You will manage design development, stakeholder engagement and project delivery from concept through commissioning.

Applicants should have mechanical engineering experience on complex projects, with exposure to safety-critical environments and design governance.

Qualifications

• Degree required in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status desirable.
• Experience in safety-critical or highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of HAZID/HAZOP and safety case processes.
• Ability to govern design assurance and technical reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering activities across major infrastructure projects.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings and technical documentation.
• Support optioneering studies and development of innovative engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Support safety case development, hazard identification and risk management activities.
• Produce and review technical reports, assessments and engineering documentation.
• Provide technical assurance of contractor methods, risk assessments and work packages.
• Oversee construction, installation and deconstruction activities to ensure compliance with design requirements.
• Support commissioning and decommissioning activities, ensuring operational readiness.
• Drive compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, Security and Quality standards.
• Contribute to technical guidance, knowledge sharing and professional development initiatives.

Skills

Safety-critical environments

Design assurance

Engineering lifecycle knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Defence/nuclear sector experience

Education

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Job description

Assystem is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Defence Infrastructure to lead mechanical engineering activities on flagship infrastructure projects within a secure, highly regulated setting. You will manage design development, stakeholder engagement and project delivery from concept through commissioning.

Applicants should have mechanical engineering experience on complex projects, with exposure to safety-critical environments and design governance.