Senior Nuclear HVAC Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Nuclear HVAC Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects within the defence and nuclear sectors, contributing to high-profile engineering challenges. With a commitment to professional growth, the company fosters a collaborative environment where your expertise in HVAC design will be valued. You will be instrumental in delivering impactful projects that shape the energy transition globally, all while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Flexible benefits

Minimum 33-35 days holiday

Enhanced family leave policies

Professional development opportunities

Employee saving schemes

Annual bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field and chartered status required.
• Experience in regulated environments, preferably nuclear.

Responsibilities

• Produce design calculations and documentation for HVAC systems.
• Review design drawings and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Nuclear HVAC design

Building Services Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Regulatory Compliance

Design Software (Hevacomp, IES, Pipenet)

Revit

AutoCAD

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

Chartered status with IMechE or equivalent

Tools

Hevacomp

IES

Pipenet

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Energy

Job Ref: 6605

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

About the business unit
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

About this role
Due to new project wins and continued growth, we’re looking for Senior Nuclear HVAC Engineers to join our Power, Process & Nuclear division. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects across the defence and nuclear new-build industries. As part of our growing team, you will contribute to high-profile engineering challenges while developing your career within an organisation committed to supporting your professional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Produce detailed design calculations to support design requirements
• Produce documentation, assessment/condition reports, survey reports, basis of designs, procurement specifications, etc.
• Production and review of detailed design drawings, layouts and schematics including heating, ventilation, LTHW, Chilled Water, specialist LEV and BMS installations
• Experience in the delivery of written work, e.g. functional Specifications, Basis of Design, Equipment Specifications and Validation and Verification plans.
• Producing estimates of work elements including equipment and man hour costs

About you

• Degree in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Chartered status with the IMechE or other relevant professional body
• Experience within a highly regulated environment (Nuclear preferable, but will consider Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical and Rail experience)
• Preferably knowledge & experience in nuclear containment ventilation design
• Broad knowledge of industry standards, legislation, and engineering principles, ideally including knowledge of nuclear ventilation guidelines and standards
• Experience of using design software such as Hevacomp, IES, Pipenet
• Revit and AutoCAD knowledge and experience will be beneficial
• Initiative and self-motivation to make decisions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of current Building Regulations and relevant Legislation
• Supporting the preparation of bids and estimates
• Ensure compliance with construction (design and management) regulations
• Mentoring and guidance of junior staff

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of the Nuclear HVAC field, delivering impactful projects for some of the industry’s most prominent clients.

Due to the sensitivity of some of our projects, candidates will be required to apply for and obtain UK Security Clearance.

UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Accessibility
If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail].

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.

Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.