Principal Mechanical Engineer

1 month ago

Helensburgh, United Kingdom ASSYSTEM Full time
Job Description

Your Mission:

We are seeking an Experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the technical capabilities of one of our major client's Design Authority (DA) near Helensburgh. This role is perfect for those with a background in Mechanical Design, though candidates with experience in Mechanical Installation or Maintenance are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • ️ Deliver technical excellence in specifying, producing, and assessing design packages for infrastructure.
  • Define reliability and operational constraints for infrastructure systems.
  • Assess work control procedures for infrastructure maintenance.
  • ️ Evaluate infrastructure design, material state, and ageing mechanisms to ensure continued safe operation of facilities.
  • ️ Promote a robust safety and security culture in all work practices.
  • Act as an intelligent customer, ensuring safety-related contracts meet all requirements.

Position Requirements:

Essential:

  • Extensive experience in mechanical engineering, with knowledge of mechanical systems like pump systems, cranes, HVAC, pressure systems, and diesel generators.
  • ⚛️ Experience in the nuclear or other high-hazard industries (preferred but not essential).
  • Ability to develop practical, creative, and cost-effective solutions for design changes/modifications to plant infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of British and international design standards.
  • Proven ability to make evidence-based decisions using multiple data sources.
  • ️ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • ⏳ Strong time management skills with the ability to effectively manage and prioritize your workload.

If you have a broad background in mechanical engineering and are ready to support critical infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you Apply today

 


Qualifications

Key Requirements for the role:

 

  • HNC or equivalent qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Detailed knowledge of the Design Intent for Electrical Infrastructure within the nuclear or a similar high-hazard industry.

Desirable:

  • Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent experience.
  • Degree or equivalent qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline.

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on an exciting role in a high-impact environment, we'd love to hear from you



Additional Information

Why join the community of Switchers?:

 The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.

A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions

Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects

Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text

Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs

At Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future

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Based in Helensburgh.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter . Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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