Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear

Westlakes Recruit; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in nuclear engineering is seeking a Senior Engineer - Nuclear with a Mechanical background. The role is based in Cumbria and follows a hybrid working model of two days on-site. Responsibilities include liaising with build organizations, leading design changes, and supporting technical evaluations. Candidates must hold an engineering degree and possess skills in interpreting mechanical drawings and technical reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering is essential.
• Experience in interpreting mechanical drawings and familiarity with geometric dimensioning.
• Ability to write technical reports and justify design changes.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with build organisation and provide engineering support.
• Lead on design changes affecting major structural components.
• Support engineering members in planning and execution of construction.

Skills

Engineering degree level qualification - Mechanical or Structural

Ability to interpret mechanical drawings

Technical report writing skills

Job description

Overview

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer - Nuclear (Mechanical) with a background in nuclear or defence, to be engaged on a staff basis and located in Cumbria with a hybrid working model of 2 days on site.

What you'll be doing

• Liaison with build organisation and provision of engineering support to ensure the as built product reflects design intent
• Understand the key requirements and critical dimensions for major structural components
• Take the lead on design changes that affect major structural components, whether they originate from emergent issues, process improvement, etc
• Support or act as the engineering member of the test and authorisation groups (depending on experience)
• Develop knowledge of the unique build sequence and provide engineering support
• Participate as an engineering representative in the planning and execution of all major construction evolutions with the scope of the project
• Development & presentation of sound technical solutions to issues arising during construction
• Providing technical rationale and sound engineering recommendations to challenge existing requirements

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Engineering degree level qualification - Mechanical or Structural as a discipline
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, including knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Technical report writing skills & experience of justifying design change

Additional information

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