Senior Mechanical Engineer

2 days ago


Seascale, Cumbria, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team at National Nuclear Laboratory. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering engineering solutions that meet the required statutory site and national safety standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide specialist design services to clients and customers.
  • Production of design and engineering deliverables to the agreed standards, quality, schedule, and cost.
  • Contribute to the economic design of systems and equipment.
  • Oversee the work of others and develop the skills and abilities of others for the benefit of NNL.
  • Keep updated with all engineering legislative requirements, and changes in directives, standards, and regulations.
  • Provide engineering discipline guidance to others.
  • Actively participate in the development and application of appropriate technical and managerial processes and systems.
  • Comply with all legislative, regulatory and company policy standards and processes applicable to the role.
Requirements
  • Degree / HND / HNC in an Engineering discipline or closely related subject together with a good level of discipline design and design office experience.
  • Proven knowledge and experience following an accredited design / engineering process to deliver an assured design / system that meets all required statutory site and national safety standards. Including a working knowledge of the requirements of PUWER and CE / UKCA marking.
  • Proven knowledge and experience using AutoCAD and 3D CAD software such as Inventor, Solidworks, Vault, together with Microsoft Office applications to provide fit for purpose engineered solutions.
  • Proven knowledge and experience of using the EU directives, British Standards and company standards and procedures.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, to enable fit for purpose engineered solutions, ideas, and concepts to be clearly communicated to customers, regulators, and key stakeholders.
  • Chartered Engineer preferred, minimum Incorporated Engineer, although equivalent experience will be taken onto consideration.
  • Proven knowledge and experience in system and component fault finding in operational active and non-active nuclear facilities, preferable on the Sellafield site. This role is to provide fit for purpose engineered options and solutions from design and procurement through to return to operations to limit the time equipment is out of service due to faults, breakdowns or malfunctions.
  • Proven knowledge and experience in the design, build, testing, installation, and commissioning of new plant systems and components, and modifications to existing systems and components. Examples of systems and components to be supported are mechanical handling / operating equipment, mechanical safety systems, compressed air, water, and ventilation systems.
  • Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria
  • Experience working in the nuclear sector preferable on the Sellafield site, with a working knowledge of Sellafield Site Procedures, Engineering Standards and Site License Conditions.
  • Proven knowledge and experience of using Sellafield Ltd Engineering Standards in the design process and the Sellafield site drawing registry, CIMAGE.
  • Knowledge and experience in producing mechanical and structural calculations to relevant industry design standards ie EU directives, British Standards.
  • Knowledge and experience in the substantiation of mechanical equipment designated as safety equipment in a safety case to Sellafield Engineering Standards and produce substantiation reports to substantiate that equipment to the relevant standard.
  • Knowledge and experience writing or supporting the production of Plant Modification Proposals (PMP's) to modify equipment and plant on the Sellafield site.
Why Join Us?

National Nuclear Laboratory is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole. This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact... you can do it all here.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We offer a range of benefits, including sector-leading family-focused policies, attractive pension plans, and opportunities for learning and development.



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