Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Nuclear Infra Lead

Build Recruitment Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Lodging provided

9‑day fortnight

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer for a major infrastructure project in Bridgwater, Somerset. The role delivers senior oversight of mechanical work packages from design through handover on a landmark UK programme.

The candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budget, risks and client interfaces, and ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory standards. Nuclear experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering complex mechanical projects within highly regulated sectors.
• Nuclear experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of major mechanical work packages from design through to handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Manage programme, budget, risks and commercial performance.
• Act as a key day-to-day interface with clients and senior project stakeholders.
• Review designs, specifications and engineering solutions.
• Support procurement, variations, change control and commercial close-out.
• Ensure mechanical works meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to Project Engineers and site delivery teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget & commercial awareness

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer for a major infrastructure project in Bridgwater, Somerset. The role delivers senior oversight of mechanical work packages from design through handover on a landmark UK programme.

The candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budget, risks and client interfaces, and ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory standards. Nuclear experience is desirable but not essential.