Senior Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Safety Substantiation

Actemium UK; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chorley is seeking a Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer to produce Mechanical Design Substantiation Reports for key projects in the defence sector. Candidates should possess substantial design engineering experience and familiarity with safety case methodologies and documentation. The role promises a competitive salary and the opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative, innovative environment with flexible working options.

Benefits

Health Shield Cover

Modern offices with on-site gym

Professional Membership fees

Qualifications

• Several years' experience working in design engineering.
• Previous experience in design substantiation and safety case involvement for highly regulated industries.
• Fully familiar with all aspects of safety case methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Authoring nuclear substantiation documentation including Design Substantiation Reports.
• Reviewing safety case documentation and identifying potential design shortfalls.
• Liaising with designers and equipment vendors to gather information.

Skills

Questioning attitude

Good oral and written communication skills

Design engineering experience

Safety case methodologies familiarity

Education

Degree with honours or Level 6 equivalent

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Chorley is seeking a Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer to produce Mechanical Design Substantiation Reports for key projects in the defence sector. Candidates should possess substantial design engineering experience and familiarity with safety case methodologies and documentation. The role promises a competitive salary and the opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative, innovative environment with flexible working options.