Mechanical Engineer - Equipment - Review & Acceptance

Morson Talent are working on behalf of a major player within the Energy Sector who have a current requirement for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their established site-based team in Somerset. This is a (renewable) contract position – inside IR35.

The successful candidate will comprise part of a wider, multi-national Joint Design Office team responsible for the Equipment Scope review and acceptance of a major infrastructure Project.

The Joint Design O?ce (JDO) has been created to reinforce the site-based engineering to quickly respond to engineering queries and problems coming from site construction, to deliver the schedule and to deliver an increased scope of work. A primary bene?t of this organisation is to save time for construction on site by having reactive answers and solutions.

Overview

• Reporting to an Engineering Lead within the Review & Acceptance Branch of the JDO, the post-holder will be an experienced Mechanical Engineer, contributing to the review and acceptance of engineering queries raised by the site Contractor on the Equipment scope across the Conventional Island/Balance of Plant and Nuclear Island buildings.
• The role will be focused on the Equipment discipline dealing with pumps, valves, heat exchangers and pressure equipment but will interface with other disciplines and with several parties, such the site Contractors (composed of main suppliers and sub-suppliers), Construction teams, Quality teams, Project Management teams, or Design teams (embedded within the JDO organisation on site, or in back office).

Key Responsibilities

• Responding to General Queries, Non-Conformances, Change Request, and Exemption Requests originating from the MEH and NSSS Contractor on site, with the support of the Responsible Designer or site Experts when needed.
• Provide adequate oversight to ensure the Nuclear Safety and Environmental Regulation requirements are met.
• Challenge design decisions so that engineering and design aligns with the project strategy.
• Assist in co-ordinating support from other external organisations.
• Contribute to the resolution and closure of Open Points.
• Assess technical risk and subsequently address this risk.

Skills and experience

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience in Equipment design, installation and/or commissioning.
• Specific in-depth experience in one of: pumps, valves, heat exchangers or pressure equipment.
• Experience applying multi-disciplinary technical knowledge within the nuclear industry.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction / installation industry.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements.
• Experience in the understanding of welding engineering.
• Ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly those in a site environment.
• Ability to work independently, be pro-active, report on and escalate relevant issues.