Senior Mechanical Engineer in Bristol

Energy Jobline CVL; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy sector company in Bristol is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer on a fixed term contract. The role involves creating advanced mechanical designs for nuclear projects, collaborating with various teams, and championing innovation towards a Net Zero future. Candidates must have at least an HNC/HND in Engineering, knowledge of CAD tools, and strong communication skills. A collaborative environment and competitive benefits await the successful candidate.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Engineering.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and general engineering drawing practice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Drive to challenge, improve, and deliver excellence.
• SC clearance must be achievable.

Responsibilities

• Creating and developing cutting-edge mechanical designs for nuclear and power projects.
• Collaborating across teams to deliver solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety procedures.
• Conducting technical investigations for improvements.
• Championing innovation towards Net Zero.

Skills

CAD tools knowledge

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Bristol

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Inside IR35

Rate: £50 p/h

Type: Hybrid

Location: Bristol

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. Are you the kind of engineer who looks at a complex challenge and thinks, “Let’s make it better - and cleaner”? Do you thrive when solving problems others call impossible? Then this sounds like the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating and developing cutting‑edge mechanical designs for nuclear and power projects.
• Collaborating across engineering, supply chain, and client teams to deliver world‑class solutions.
• Ensuring industry codes, standards, and safety procedures are applied correctly.
• Carrying out technical investigations within the operational and/or design lifecycle to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Championing innovation and driving progress toward Net Zero.
• Apply engineering domain knowledge to produce technical solutions and documentation.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Engineering.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and general engineering drawing practice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A drive to challenge, improve, and deliver excellence - whatever your background.
• Nuclear knowledge is but not essential.
• Must be able to achieve SC clearance.

What’s in it for you?

• Collaborative, innovation‑driven environment.
• Continuous learning via Expleo Academy accredited training.
• Competitive company benefits.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the UK’s Net Zero future.

The chance to work with an equal opportunities employer.

If you are a Senior Mechanical Engineer, ready to take on your next role, then please apply below with your CV.

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