Vulcain Engineering Group
Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear
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Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges.
In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground-breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a large, complex engineering project within a highly regulated environment. This role is primarily focused on the mechanical discipline, while working closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across site and design teams.
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You will be part of an integrated delivery team, interfacing with contractors, construction, quality, project management, and design functions to support safe, compliant, and effective project execution.
Main Responsibilities
- Act as a key technical interface for mechanical-related queries from site contractors, including non-conformances, change requests, and exemption requests.
- Provide engineering oversight to ensure compliance with nuclear safety and environmental regulations.
- Support the integrated project team through technical assessment and resolution of contractor queries.
- Carry out nuclear safety and environmental assessments and categorization of engineering queries.
- Review design and engineering decisions to ensure alignment with overall project strategy.
- Coordinate technical input and support from other engineering disciplines and external organizations as required.
- Contribute to the resolution and closure of technical open points.
- Identify, assess, and manage technical risks.
- Maintain effective working relationships with the Responsible Designer and wider engineering stakeholders.
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Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience in system design, mechanical design, installation, and/or commissioning.
- Proven experience applying multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge, ideally within the nuclear industry or other highly regulated environments.
- Knowledge of construction and installation activities on large-scale projects.
- Understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM and Nuclear Site Licence requirements.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly within a site-based environment.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively identify, escalate, and report issues.
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