Senior Mechanical Services Engineer - Remote (Nuclear/Defense)

First Recruitment Group; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Services Engineer to support major infrastructure upgrades within a regulated defence and nuclear environment. You will lead multidisciplinary design packages from concept through to handover, ensuring delivery to safety, quality, schedule and cost targets.

The role offers remote work with two days per month in Plymouth. You will mentor junior engineers, review calculations and manage design activities across the project lifecycle,

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering mechanical systems design in regulated industries (Nuclear/Defence/Marine/Heavy industry).
• Proven ability to manage complex engineering packages through full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design work packages from concept to handover.
• Review engineering calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Manage design activities, programme delivery, risks, issues and change control.
• Lead design reviews, HAZIDs, ALARP assessments and CDM activities.
• Ensure compliance with project standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support FAT/SAT activities and handover documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Mechanical design

Regulated industries

Stakeholder management

CDM/HAZID/ALARP

CAD

Document management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering document management systems

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Services Engineer to support major infrastructure upgrades within a regulated defence and nuclear environment. You will lead multidisciplinary design packages from concept through to handover, ensuring delivery to safety, quality, schedule and cost targets.

The role offers remote work with two days per month in Plymouth. You will mentor junior engineers, review calculations and manage design activities across the project lifecycle,