Senior Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear & Defence Projects

Mott MacDonald; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Annual bonus schemes

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Nuclear, Defence and Civil division. You will contribute as part of a multi-disciplinary design team, delivering detailed mechanical designs and technical documentation for national energy projects.

The role requires chartered status or progress toward it, experience in defence/nuclear or regulated industries, and the ability to work independently or with a team under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Chartered status with the IMechE or other relevant professional body (or equivalent experience with progress toward chartered status)
• Experience in defence, nuclear, or other regulated industries (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Adaptable and capable of delivering high-quality results within set deadlines

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design drawings, layouts, and P&IDs
• Produce documentation such as condition reports, survey reports, basis of designs, and procurement specifications tailored to each project stage
• Perform and review mechanical design calculations, including stress and fluid flow analysis
• Conduct detailed surveys of mechanical equipment and installations to assess their condition, operational status, and future needs
• Produce and review equipment specifications and plant schedules
• Contribute to bids and estimates, supporting the preparation of proposals
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, including construction (design and management) standards
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and communicate effectively with project stakeholders

Skills

Chartered status with IMechE

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Collaborative working

Ability to deliver high quality within

Job description

Mott MacDonald in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Nuclear, Defence and Civil division. You will contribute as part of a multi-disciplinary design team, delivering detailed mechanical designs and technical documentation for national energy projects.

The role requires chartered status or progress toward it, experience in defence/nuclear or regulated industries, and the ability to work independently or with a team under tight deadlines.