Senior Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear/Defence (Hybrid)

NUKEM Ltd.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Asset

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Long-term service recognition

Job summary

NUVIA UK, a VINCI subsidiary delivering critical national infrastructure, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Glasgow. Join a multidisciplinary team supporting regulated facilities across nuclear, defence and energy sectors in a hybrid role.

Focus on design substantiation, managing changes, and technical guidance across asset lifecycles, with opportunities to develop specialist expertise in safety-critical engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial plant, machinery and safety-critical environments.
• Proven ability to produce robust technical justifications and documentation.
• Knowledge of British and European standards in design and safety.
• Experience in regulated projects within nuclear/defense/energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Author, develop and manage engineering design substantiation documentation for infrastructure and assets.
• Prepare and manage engineering design changes, modifications and concessions.
• Present technical submissions to governance, assurance and safety review panels.
• Develop maintenance strategies and testing schedules to demonstrate compliance.
• Provide technical advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Define scopes of work for independent assessments and peer reviews.

Skills

Engineering design

HAZID/HAZOP

Regulated environments

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Lifting equipment knowledge

Education

Minimum HNC

Incorporated Engineer status

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer

Job description

NUVIA UK, a VINCI subsidiary delivering critical national infrastructure, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Glasgow. Join a multidisciplinary team supporting regulated facilities across nuclear, defence and energy sectors in a hybrid role.

Focus on design substantiation, managing changes, and technical guidance across asset lifecycles, with opportunities to develop specialist expertise in safety-critical engineering.