Senior Mechanical Engineer

Are you a qualified Mechanical Engineer working on major design projects?

Are you interested in working in the Nuclear sector?

Looking for a role which will be home based with the exception of project site visits?

Want to work on a range of projects throughout the Nuclear and Nuclear Defence sector?

You will need to be eligible for UK Security clearance.

Working at NSG

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NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG's own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles.

Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value. If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment.

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Nationwide only - Candidate must be willing to travel and work away from home as and when required. Please only apply if you are able to travel.

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The Role

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The Mechanical Project Engineer will provide technical knowledge, guidance and support to deliver projects, ensuring that all actions, activities and outputs underpin the integrity, expertise and competency of the company.

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Key Objectives

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Technical Competency

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• Respond to client or colleague enquiries and take necessary actions to develop an effective engineering solution
• Production of, but not limited to:
• concept, scheme and detailed design documentation
• underpinning design calculations and analytical assessments
• engineering reports
• provision of relevant data, theory, formulae or standards to support design, manufacture, installation or equipment test
• Self checking of all documentation prior to submitting for formal check and review

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Project Delivery

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• Liaise with internal and group company colleagues to provide, but not limited to, the following:
• originate, prepare and deliver project documentation and engineering design deliverables
• provide technical oversight to sub-contract packages of work
• attend and contribute to engineering/project meetings
• attend and participate in sub-contract/client design reviews
• check and review engineering and project deliverables and outputs and provide constructive feedback
• bid support
• communicate effectively with all members

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Commercial Awareness

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• Be aware of Company business plan and to promote NSG to ensure continuity of business within the context of that plan
• Contribute to the development of business and success of current projects by the internal referral and communication of appropriate information and intelligence
• Recognise the potential impact of own actions for the Group, Company, clients and suppliers and act in appreciation of this at all times
• Maintain effective working relationships across all Group, Company, Site and Function Heads
• Promulgate and promote the Company's reputation, expertise and capability through attendance, contribution and submission to media articles, exhibitions, professional institutions, client meetings, external events, inward visits, and through professional bodies/colleagues etc.

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Person Specification

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• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a technical discipline
• Membership of appropriate technical/professional body
• IOSH Managing Safely or formal H & S qualification - Relevant training will be provided if required

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• Understanding of the Project lifecycle and how projects are delivered within NSG
• Basic understanding of the UK Nuclear Industry
• Understanding of the radiological controls used within the type of projects delivered by NSG - desirable
• Used to dealing with confidential and commercial information - desirable
• Familiar with QSHEW operating procedures and requirements etc. - desirable

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• Competent user of MS office
• Ability to organise own work and effectively deliver under the guidance of a Project Manager
• Ability to prepare and present reports, documentation and information in support of project delivery
• Ability to interpret and evaluate technical data
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders and contractors
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 45001

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote