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Senior Engineer - Mechanical
Location: Plymouth (Majority Remote Working)
Salary: 80 per hour
Job Type: Contract
Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for leading complex engineering projects in a safety-critical environment? We are looking for a Senior Engineer - Mechanical to join our Strategic Infrastructure Business Unit, managing technical design packages and driving engineering excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage technical design packages, ensuring project objectives are met in scope, quality, schedule, and cost.
Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice within the mechanical discipline.
Ensure design documentation aligns with project requirements and meets agreed standards and budgets.
Plan for effective project implementation, identifying key technical factors and leading planning processes.
Maintain thorough documentation and apply appropriate configuration and quality controls.
Ensure staff and contractors are aware of hazards and risks associated with project activities through effective communication and risk management.
Qualifications & Experience:
Academic:
Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards Chartership) registered with the Engineering Council.
Industry-Specific Knowledge:
Experience in nuclear, marine, or other safety-critical plant/process design.
Understanding of Functional Safety implications and safety system design.
Experience in process equipment substantiation for Safety Function Justification.
Strong background in mechanical and nuclear process/plant systems (e.g., fresh water, demineralised water, radioactive effluent processing).
Technical Expertise:
Proficiency in producing and checking:
Engineering reports
Process Sequence / P&ID drawings
Fabrication drawings (BS8888 standards)
Plant Process Descriptions
Expertise in pump and piping system selection.
Knowledge of seismic analysis for mechanical process equipment is beneficial.
Ability to provide expert advice and guide junior engineers.
Experience supporting multi-disciplinary project teams within tight deadlines.
Software Proficiency:
Mathcad
AutoCAD
Autodesk Inventor (or equivalent)
MS Office
