Senior Mechanical Engineer

4 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Scantec Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in supporting a large UK Nuclear Sector Client on a long-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering mechanical engineering projects, collaborating with internal teams and group company colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Originate, prepare, and deliver project documentation and engineering design deliverables.
  • Provide technical oversight on sub-contract packages of work.
  • Attend and actively contribute to engineering/project meetings.
  • Participate in and contribute to sub-contractor/client design reviews.
  • Check and review engineering and project deliverables, offering constructive feedback.
  • Provide bid support and help shape technical proposals.
  • Ensure clear and effective communication with all team members.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Proficiency in interpreting mechanical engineering drawings.
  • Experience in optioneering and developing project requirements.
  • Experience in producing PP&E concept designs.
  • Authoring engineering documentation (e.g., optioneering reports, basis of design, calculation reports).
  • Experience working in highly regulated industries.
  • Experience with glovebox systems design.
  • HVAC or nuclear ventilation experience.
  • Experience with Inventor or other solid modelling CAD software.

Qualifications:

  • Educated to a degree level or equivalent in a technical discipline.
  • Understanding of the project lifecycle and how projects are delivered within Clients.
  • Basic knowledge of the UK Nuclear Industry.
  • Membership in an appropriate technical/professional body.
  • Familiarity with radiological controls in projects delivered by Client.

About the Role:

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to advance your career in Mechanical Engineering. If you are interested, please email us at shas@scantec.co.uk or call us at 0151 666 8929.



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