Senior Engineer - Mechanical

Job Description

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 (eg, 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