Senior Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear/Defence, Hybrid

Mott MacDonald; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions 4.5–7% match

Life assurance 4x salary

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Annual bonus schemes

Employee ownership

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Nuclear, Defence and Civil division in a multi-disciplinary design team. You will contribute to innovative solutions, produce high-quality documentation, and support the delivery of nuclear and energy projects.

The role requires Chartered status with IMechE (or progress toward chartered) and experience in regulated industries. This position offers a hybrid working policy in the UK, with opportunities across our offices and

Qualifications

• Chartered status with IMechE or equivalent (or progress toward chartered status).
• Experience in defence, nuclear, or other regulated industries (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Capable of working independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed mechanical design drawings, layouts, and P&IDs.
• Create and review design documentation, basis of designs, and procurement specs.
• Perform stress and fluid flow analyses; conduct equipment surveys.

Skills

Chartered status (IMechE)

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Adaptable

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Nuclear, Defence and Civil division in a multi-disciplinary design team. You will contribute to innovative solutions, produce high-quality documentation, and support the delivery of nuclear and energy projects.

The role requires Chartered status with IMechE (or progress toward chartered) and experience in regulated industries. This position offers a hybrid working policy in the UK, with opportunities across our offices and