Job Description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with previous mechanical handling experience?

Do you have a proven track record in completing work packages in a highly regulated environment?

Are you able to oversee and support generation of a 3D model, 2D CAD drawings and BOMs?

If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you so please read on for further information and get in touch now to avoid missing out!  

The Opportunity

As our client continue to deliver exciting and significant projects within the defence/nuclear sectors, their goal is to allow their engineers to focus on what they do best – delivering exceptional design solutions for their clients.

To support this, they’re currently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Handling Engineer to join the team. This role will be pivotal in delivering infrastructure upgrades for the existing docks. The dock is within a nuclear licensed site. 

Multiple work packages form the Dock projects. This role is part of that Engineering Team that delivers the designs for each of those work packages.

The role

As a Senior Mechanical Handling Engineer, the primary purpose of your role is to ultimately assist and support the Design Manager in the delivery of all project scope. 

Contract Estimated Duration – 12 months

This role has been deemed inside of IR35

This role will be based in Plymouth (remote with trips to Devonport site every 4-6 weeks)

Your duties and responsibilities will be

As a Senior Mechanical Handling Engineer, you will draft technical design documentation including requirements, design reports, presentations and calculations.

Oversee and support generation of a 3D model, 2D CAD drawings and BOMs.

Draft technical queries and change records.

Update or provide information to support updating extant documents such as the DSR, OMM, Job Plans and Inspection methods.

Oversee conversion of existing design records into a 3D model

Maintain and update the project registers of technical queries, change requests, design review requests and design review actions.

Determine durations for design tasks to support the principal engineer and project manager in planning activities.You will have the following qualifications and experience 

Demonstrable experience and knowledge of engineering works, e.g. mechanical handling, mechanical or electrical systems / services. A knowledge of cranes is not essential but desirable.

Experience of mechanical design is essential. This should include new or modification to structures and systems including concept, detail design, implementation and commissioning.

A proven track record in completing work packages in a highly regulated environment. Experience of the nuclear civil or defence industries would be considered valuable.

The ability to follow a nuclear safety led engineering process and maintain accurate records and document/drawing revision control.

Have effective report writing and presentation skills.

Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor or similar software to oversee and support production of models and drawings of mechanical components with electrical harnesses.

Experienced in using MathCAD to draft technical calculations and substantiation.

Demonstrable communication skills and the ability to host and participate in design meetings across Microsoft teams whilst working remotely and on site.

Preferably experience in using Word, Excel, OneNote, SharePoint, Autodesk Vault and Navisworks.

You will have a degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Preferably Chartered Engineer status and member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and capable of registration with the Engineering Council at CEng level.

A range of specific courses will be required, such as the following

Site Induction

Fire Safety

Diversity

Anti-bribery

Data ProtectionGet in touch now

If you’re seeking a new opportunity that allows you to continuously expand your skillset and contribute to develop a collaborative team of engineering specialists, then this could be the perfect role for you, so apply today to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity!

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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