Job Description

A fantastic opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer has become available with an industry leading consultancy on some of the most exciting nuclear and defence projects that are on offer.

• Job Title - Senior Mechanical Engineer
• Location - Remote (1-2 days a month on site)
• Contract Length - 12 Months
• Pay Rate - £65 hour Inside IR35

This will be great for a senior mechanical engineer who has the capability to manage the delivery of mechanical engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost and who is can be responsible for managing the technical aspects of the mechanical engineering packages from identification of the need, through to handover.

Experience:

• The candidate must demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills for effectively managing complex design development throughout the entire design lifecycle.
• Experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams to successfully complete projects within tight timelines.
• Provide expert guidance to mechanical engineers and other disciplines to aid in the development of designs.
• Capable of recommending and overseeing the creation of appropriate hand calculations to ensure that concepts and proposals meet design specifications.
• Skilled in guiding engineers on selecting pumps and piping systems.
• Proficient in producing and reviewing Process Sequence and P&ID drawings.
• Able to produce and review fabrication drawings according to recognized standards (e.g., BS8888).
• Capable of producing and reviewing plant Process Descriptions.
• Strong understanding of engineering design and safety practices relevant to the discipline, role, and project requirements.
• Proven experience in project specifications, planning, project management, and budgeting.
• Well-versed in Company and departmental procedures concerning Design, Health & Safety, and Quality standards, with the ability to manage projects in compliance with these procedures.
• Experience providing design support for the construction, operation, refit/repair of conventional and nuclear submarines or facilities, or experience with the design and support of Hydrocarbon/Chemical process/plant systems.
• Knowledge of seismic analysis for mechanical process equipment is advantageous.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer, registered with Engineering Council or working towards Chartership.
• Nuclear Introductory Course or equivalent nuclear and/or marine system knowledge preferred.
• Alternatively, experience in other safety critical plant/process design would be considered.
• Mathcad/AutoCAD/Autodesk Inventor (or equivalent)/MS Office