Mechanical Engineer

7 days ago

Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Westlakes Recruit Full time
Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer with a background in a highly regulated industry on a permanent basis, to be located in Bridgwater

About the Opportunity

Our Energy Power Programmes are delivering critical work for major UK and European energy projects. These include:

Hinkley Point C - New build power station in the South West

Sizewell C - Located in the South East

SMR Development - Supporting small modular reactor technologies

Poland - Helping to establish the country's first energy power station
We support these projects with both client-facing and internal roles, providing programme and project management expertise across the entire project lifecycle. Innovation and collaboration are at the core of everything we do, as we drive to deliver safe, high-quality, and on-time solutions.

The Role: Mechanical Engineer

Are you an engineer with a passion for solving complex technical problems and collaborating across diverse teams? Amentum is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team, supporting a range of mechanical calculations, design assessments, and stakeholder engagements.
You don't need to meet every requirement to apply - if you have relevant skills and a drive to grow in this space, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Perform mechanical and piping calculations to support engineering designs

Gather and analyse input data, update hypothesis notes, and prepare loading description reports

Conduct mechanical stress analysis on electrical supports (e.g. cable trays)

Collaborate with stakeholders to implement engineering modifications

Use hand calculations to assess feasibility of proposed solutions

Review and check calculation notes and technical drawings

Identify and propose improvements to existing processes and designs

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering/science discipline

Working knowledge of standards such as Eurocode, ASME, or RCC-M

Proficiency in 2D and 3D design software

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation

Excellent organisation and time-management abilities
Desirable:

Background or experience in nuclear engineering

Familiarity with electrical design principles

Programming skills, especially in Python

Westlakes Recruit are 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.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future:

As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities

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