Senior Mechanical Engineer

NUVIA; Warrington; Hybrid; NZD 138,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support work on a major defence project. The role involves designing electric overhead travelling cranes and mechanical equipment, ensuring high-quality standards and safety compliance. Ideal candidates should have a degree in engineering and relevant design experience, particularly within regulated sectors such as nuclear. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Benefits

8.5% Pension Contribution

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Flexible hybrid working

25 days holiday (increase with service)

Qualifications

• Experience in the specification and design of electric overhead travelling cranes and mechanical handling equipment.
• Understanding of the fundamentals within engineering discipline.
• Experience in the nuclear industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and distribute the scope of work for project execution.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of design documentation.
• Manage safety and develop a positive safety culture.

Skills

Design of electric overhead travelling cranes

Strong organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in a relevant technical/engineering discipline

Job description

Location: Birchwood Park, Risley

Work Arrangements: Hybrid, minimum of 3 days per week in the office

Travel: Occasional visits to Glasgow or Helensburgh for client meetings / reviews / familiarisation etc.

Clearance Requirements: Candidates must hold valid SC level security clearance or be able to obtain.

Please note we are recruiting on a permanent or contract basis.

NUVIA UK are recruiting for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support NUVIA led work on a major defence project. This will include working on the design of electric overhead travelling cranes and mechanical handling equipment.

Purpose of the job

The Senior Engineer defines and distributes the scope of work to ensure that the project is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality. The Senior Engineer is responsible for the delivery of design and engineering to meet the requirements technical specification.

Reports to

Principal Engineer

Key Accountabilities

• Development of designs to satisfy the technical specification.
• Production of design deliverables throughout the design process.
• Checking/approval of discipline specific design deliverables.
• Contribution to design reviews and safety reviews.
• Ensuring quality and timely delivery of design documentation throughout all phases of the design process.
• Compliance with safety legislation and statutory regulations.
• Develop cost effective technical solutions.
• Staff development.
• Managing safety by developing and reinforcing the safety culture.
• Management of contractors.
• Provide technical consultancy.

Occupational Skills And Knowledge

• Degree qualified in a relevant technical / engineering discipline or demonstrable experience.
• Working towards, or already have, Chartership in a discipline specific engineering institution.

Essential Duties and Requirements

• Detailed knowledge of the specification and design of electric overhead travelling cranes and mechanical handling equipment.
• Experience of the design of electric overhead travelling cranes to BS EN 13001 and BS 2573.
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals within your engineering discipline.
• Previous experience of working within the nuclear industry.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering design solutions.
• Understanding of design requirements to support nuclear safety cases.
• Good understanding of safety legislation and statutory regulations.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Good level of commercial awareness.
• Experience of leading design teams.
• Experience of managing sub-contracts.

Desirable

• Experience of the specification of mobile cranes.
• Full membership of a discipline specific engineering institution.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience of bid preparation.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

Employee Benefits Package

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible hybrid & agile working
• After 1 year of service.

NUVIA UK - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA UK is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.