Chief Engineer

4 weeks ago


BarrowInFurness Cumbria, United Kingdom westlakesrecruit Full time

Principal Engineer - Nuclear (Mechanical)
Westlakes Recruit is currently seeking a Principal Engineer with a background in Nuclear or other highly regulated sectors. This role is on a staff basis, offering hybrid work options with a requirement to attend sites/offices in Barrow.
Liaison with build organization and provision of engineering support to ensure the as-built product reflects design intent.
# Support or act as the engineering member of the test and authorization groups (depending on experience).
# Develop knowledge of the unique build sequence of the Reactor Compartment Unit of the submarine and provide engineering support.
# Participate as an engineering representative in the planning and execution of all major construction evolutions within the scope of the Reactor Compartment Unit.
# Providing technical rationale and sound engineering recommendations to Rolls-Royce and MoD to challenge existing requirements.

Engineering degree level qualification - Mechanical or Structural as a discipline.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, including knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Awareness of weld engineering and Non-Destructive Examination techniques.
Technical report writing skills & experience of justifying design change.
Knowledge of stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis.
Nuclear radiation shielding awareness.
Previous Nuclear Plant experience.
Knowledge of the Nuclear Industry and its regulators.
Westlakes Recruit is a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission-critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.
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