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Astute's Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with one of the industry leaders in the design of nuclear island projects throughout the UK to recruit a Mechanical Calculations Engineer for its Bristol site.
The Mechanical Calculations Engineer role is a key position in the development of the Hinkley Point C project throughout its design phase and comes with a salary of up to 55,000 dependant on experience.
If you're a Mechanical Calculation Engineer and are eager to contribute to a landmark energy project within the Nuclear sector, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Project Management Team, you will:
- Oversee and ensure the integrity of the pipe network design and its supporting structures across the Hinkley Point C project.
- Perform detailed piping calculations and assess HVAC and electrical supports under various load conditions, including dead weight, thermal expansion, and seismic activity.
- Utilise finite element analysis (FEA) software to conduct mechanical simulations and ensure structural soundness.
- Develop specialised computational tools, with Python programming being a valuable asset.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to meet design and regulatory requirements.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including modal and static analysis.
- Proficiency in mechanical simulations using finite element methods.
- Programming knowledge, particularly in Python, for computational tool development.
- Experience with CAD software for design and modelling.
- Knowledge of the UK design context and regulatory processes and familiarity with industry standards.
- Innovative problem-solving abilities to address complex engineering challenges.
- Previous experience with EPR or other nuclear projects.
- Experience with RSTAB or BEAM STRESS and support calculations.
- Understanding of RCC-M code (section C3650 minimum).
- Familiarity with CALTUY/Pipestress software.
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Calculations role
- Basic salary 45,000 - 55,000 DOE
- 25 days annual leave per year raising to 28 (x1 day for 2 years service)
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private & family health care schemes
- Other benefits including employee assistance programmes, income protection and professional memberships (1 per year).
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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
