Would you like to be a part of a team working across both major plant life extension project on existing nuclear generating sites as well as ground breaking SMR technology projects?

Do you have previous experience on large mechanical, piping or pressure vessel projects within highly regulated environments.

Are you looking to join an established and successful team delivering across a variety of complex projects?

Please read on and apply if so….

The opportunity
Our client is currently recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services Business. There will also be the facility to work from home dependent on client and project requirements. You will report into the Plant Optimisation and Engineering Manager and work closely with the Mechanical Technical Lead. 

The successful candidate must be highly motivated and proactive and looking to develop their technical capabilities.
This post is for those with experience of working within the civil, nuclear or other highly regulated industries. Candidates will be familiar with the requirements of working in a regulated environment with providing ER support, you will deliver work to high HSSE standards in compliance to HSSE regulations.  

The role
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, this role offers a good variety of work and opportunities to become involved in reviewing design/design substantiation, producing/revising safety cases, advising on maintenance/testing requirements, production of calculations, providing advice on wide ranging technical issues and queries and supporting refurbishment/modification projects to extend life of plant & equipment.

Location: Newcastle or Stockton-on-Tees - Hybrid

You will have the following qualifications & experience
Degree qualified Mechanical engineer (or accomplished engineer through apprentice route with relevant expertise) Chartered or Incorporated member (or working towards Chartership) of IMechE or equivalent.
Knowledge of and ability to apply standards and regulations related to one of the technical disciplines.
Experience of design and/or design substantiation.
Demonstrable experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: Pressure Vessels, Pipework (designed to ASME code)
Proven history of system analysis which leads to making recommendations of how a system is performing and where improvements can be made.
Knowledge of Civil nuclear plant systems, structures and component and associated design and assessment guidelines a distinct advantage.
Self-motivated, with an ability and desire to work collaboratively with other organisations to create new opportunities.
Able to think innovatively and solve complex problems.The setting for the role
Risks and Hazards are in line with working on a nuclear licenced site. These can include, nuclear fuel, radiation, chemicals and gasses, high voltage equipment, moving vehicles, flammable materials, high pressure circuits, steam, high noise and vibration levels. A full site induction will be provided and all safety requirements must be adhered to when entering the site.

Get in touch now
If you're seeking an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively to deliver ground-breaking projects, if you thrive in a fast-paced environment and think you have the skills and experience our client is seeking then apply today to avoid missing out!
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