Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Principal Engineer - Nuclear (Mechanical) with a background in nuclear or defence, to be engagedon a staffbasis and located in Cumbria with a hybrid working model of 2 days on site.

What you'll be doing:

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  Liaison with build organisation and provision of engineering support to ensure the as built product reflects design intent
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  Understand the key requirements and critical dimensions for major structural components
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  Take the lead on design changes that affect major structural components, whether they originate from emergent issues, process improvement, etc
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  Support or act as the engineering member of the test and authorisation groups (depending on experience)
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  Develop knowledge of the unique build sequence of the Reactor Compartment Unit and provide engineering support
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  Participate as an engineering representative in the planning and execution of all major construction evolutions with the scope of the Reactor Compartment Unit
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  Development & presentation of sound technical solutions to issues arising during construction
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  Providing technical rationale and sound engineering recommendations to challenge existing requirements

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

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  Engineering degree level qualification - Mechanical or Structural as a discipline
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  Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, including knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
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  Awareness of weld engineering and Nos-Destructive Examination techniques
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  Technical report writing skills & experience of justifying design change

Desirable:

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  Knowledge of stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis
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  Nuclear radiation shielding awareness
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  Previous Nuclear Plant experience
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  Knowledge of the Nuclear Industry and its regulators

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