Ignite Talent Group
Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support a major programme delivering design and asset care within a complex, safety-critical environment. This role sits within a multi-disciplinary design function responsible for both new project delivery and ongoing operational asset support, ensuring mechanical engineering solutions are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose across the asset lifecycle. You will play a key role in the delivery of mechanical design work, supporting technical outputs, maintaining engineering quality, and collaborating closely with internal teams and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver mechanical engineering activities across design and asset support scopes
- Produce and check engineering deliverables, including:
- General arrangement drawings and detailed design packages
- Calculations, technical specifications, and reports
- Equipment and system design documentation
- Ensure compliance with relevant nuclear industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
- Support safety case activities including HAZOP, HAZID, and design substantiation
- Contribute to the design and assessment of:
- Mechanical handling systems
- Process plant and equipment
- Piping and pressure systems
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including EC&I, process, and safety functions
- Interface with stakeholders across engineering, project delivery, and operations
- Support planning and delivery of engineering work packages
- Provide guidance and support to junior engineers where required
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Requirements
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership (highly desirable)
- Experience within a highly regulated industry (nuclear strongly preferred)
- Strong awareness of nuclear engineering codes, standards, and compliance frameworks
- Proven experience delivering mechanical design within safety-critical environments
- Experience producing high-quality engineering documentation
- Good understanding of:
- Mechanical systems and equipment design
- Piping, pressure systems, and structural interfaces
- Design for manufacture, installation, and maintenance
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
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Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting operational asset care / plant support environments
- Exposure to design office or framework-based delivery models
- Experience with mechanical handling or lifting equipment
- Familiarity with legacy systems and infrastructure upgrades
- Experience using relevant CAD tools and engineering analysis software
Personal Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage workload across multiple tasks
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