Job Description

Do you have previous experience as a Senior Mechanical Designer working in the nuclear sector?

Have you previously managed a Team of Designers previously checking drawing output etc?

Are you fully conversant using Autodesk Inventor?

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

Due to recent and forecasted project growth, our client is currently seeking an experienced Senior Designer to provide support and technical guidance for a team of multi-disciplined designers. You will be responsible for the quality of output to the clients required standards consistent with whole lifecycle from concept to in service support.

The role requires a good understanding of engineering and design practices as relevant to the individuals discipline and you must be able to demonstrate appropriate CAD skills as well as good written and verbal communications. Requires specialist knowledge and substantial experience in a design subject area.

The role

As a Senior Mechanical Designer this role takes Designs and develops solutions, resolves design issues and problems for a range of specialist design situations. Provides specialist technical advice and guidance to other designers, provides design governance for technical standards for a team. Works with high degree of technical autonomy and typically incorporated Engineer status.

Contract Estimated Duration – 12 months

This role has been deemed inside of IR35

Your duties and responsibilities will be

Allocate discipline tasks to allocated team of Designers, check team drawing outputs, and ensure inter discipline coordination in accordance with company and regulatory standards.

Promote effective co-operation across Design and other functional teams.

The role must be fully aware of and adhere to Health & Safety standards and be fully familiar with all authorised documentation, Good Practice Guides and ISO standards.

Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress

Advise and assist in selecting the correct methods and tools for tasks and provide technical assistance to allocated team of Designers

Contribute to the preparation/production of drawings in support of basic, detail and production design in line with recognised ISO standards and to the required; time, cost and quality requirements.

Provide point of contact with professional engineering colleagues and various stakeholders for discipline related issues during design lifecycle, contribute to design reviews and ensure coordination and functionality of design

Assist in the resolution of Production & Technical Queries & development of discipline solutions for the team in relation to manufacturing & installation issues

Contribute to learning from experience (LfE). requirement, during and post project.

Develop innovative design solutions, and fulfil Design Lead responsibilities as assigned for multi discipline low risk projects

Maintain individual knowledge of current best practice in application of designer expertise across the design lifecycle, including customs and standards. Promote a culture of best practice in design expertise and provide leadership and assist in driving cultural development and change,

Maintain awareness of developments within the industry, particularly for techniques & tools, physical integration, bill of material controls & management of design maturity.

Exercise care for own health and safety and that of others as defined by Health and Safety legislation, adhere to endorsed Company policy, procedures and delegations (e.g. Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance & Development Reviews and Finance etc.) Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of responsibility and ensure individual co-operation with respect to company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and behaviours

Support the business winning process through input into or review of tender requirements, including estimates

Support business development opportunities in raising the clients Nuclear profile via presentations, academic links, conferences & technical papers, and identify opportunities and new work streamsYou will have the following qualifications and experience 

HNC/HND minimum in a relevant discipline OR equivalent academic qualification

Experience in a detailed design environment

Good knowledge of CAD tools including Autodesk Inventor

Knowledge of General Engineering Drawing Practice

Incorporated Engineer status

ICF (Integrated Competency Framework) to be demonstrated or being worked towards.

Demonstrable experience in technical leading of a multi-disciplined design team

Excellent communications skills and the ability to interface with other disciplinesIt's great if you also have the following 

Member of relevant Professional Institute.

Breadth and depth of experience in a range of commercial or defence projects.

HNC minimum in a relevant discipline OR equivalent academic qualification.Get in touch now

If you’re seeking a new opportunity that offers career progression, allowing you to continuously expand your skillset and become part of a collaborative team of nuclear specialists, then this could be the perfect role for you, so apply today to avoid missing out!

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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