Senior Mechanical Designer

2 days ago


Whitehaven, United Kingdom VINCI Full time

At NUVIA UK, we are actively recruiting for an experienced Senior Mechanical Designer, to be embedded into our client's nuclear projects. The role is based at Albion Square in Whitehaven, minimum of 3 days per week in the office. Please note this requirement has been deemed inside IR35.

Project Description:
Technical support to the delivery of the Analytical Services Portfolio, inclusive of multi-discipline design activities to support Analytical & Active Area Services.

Role Description:

- Production of pipework and equipment layouts/fabrication isometrics and steel fabrications detail drawings, using AutoCAD R17/18.
- Production of detail drawings of machine components using AutoCAD R17/18.
- Production of CDM documentation i.e. design risk assessments & installation method statements.
- Site surveys and production of survey reports.
- Input to man-hour estimates and project management/progress reports.
- Supervise and review the work of less experienced Designers.
- Checking of mechanical design deliverables.
- Compilation of technical files for pressure equipment and machinery directives.

Essential Skills & Experience:

- Conversant with SL draughting procedures, relevant drawing and documentation standards such as BS8888.
- Knowledge of the client's management system.
- Design of pipework and pipe supports in accordance with both SL and international piping specifications, standards and procedures (e.g. ASME B31.3)
- Mechanical design for nuclear brownfield projects.
- Trained in SL checking and approval procedures.
- Experience with designing in accordance with Pressure Equipment and Machinery Directives and Pressure System Safety Regulations (preferred)
- Nuclear design in accordance with requirements of Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRR) (preferred)
- Experience of design associated with Glove Boxes in a Laboratory/Analytical environment (preferred)

Security Clearance Role Requirements:

- Ability to obtain SC Clearance or above.
- Ability to obtain P4 Pass.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.

Entité

NUVIA est une branche de VINCI, plus grand groupe intégré de concessions et BTP du monde. NUVIA est plus particulièrement l'entité nucléaire du Groupe VINCI et est impliqué dans le cycle de vie tout entier des installations nucléaires, du New Build au démantèlement, en passant par la maintenance et l'exploitation. NUVIA est en croissance constante, avec plus de 2700 salariés dans le monde. En moyenne, 100 hommes et femmes nous rejoignent chaque année. Maintenant, plus que jamais, nous recherchons de nouveaux talents pour soutenir la croissance du groupe.



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