AddressMechanical Design Engineer - Wolverhampton / Warrington (Hybrid)
Nes Fircroft are partnered with a leading Nuclear Client looking to recruit Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineers as the company has won 2 large scale projects.
Role Purpose
- Responsible to the Head of Unit for the delivery of Mechanical Design packages, dependent on the size / complexity of the work scope.
- Delivery of technically compliant design deliverables in accordance with the Design Input Requirements within budget and programme constraints.
- Capable of leading a team of Design Engineers to deliver the appropriate solution from Front End Engineering to Detailed Design production.
- To provide the technical lead and direction to the engineering team
- Provide Engineering Support to manufacture right through to client handover.
- Provide Support to Business Winning
Key Activities / Decision Areas
- Client technical management as company representative.
- Equipment life extension assessment / substantiation, safety function, code and legislation compliance.
- Site equipment surveys
- Interpretation of Design Input Requirements into fit for purpose solutions.
- Maintenance of Design Control Files
- Definition and verification of fit for purpose calculations
- Delivery in accordance with allocated budgeted cost and timescales
- Interpretation and incorporation of external specialist engineering design information
- Presentation and/or participation at HAZOP and Design Reviews
- Technical Specifications for bespoke high integrity in-cell and out-cell cranes / handling equipment. inc’ Technical Specifications, Design Substantiation Reports, Works Test Schedules, Operating and Maintenance Manuals.
Essential role related knowledge, technical skills, qualifications and experience
- Mechanical Engineering Degree Qualified (or Equivalent)
- Member of IMechE (Chartered Engineer status preferred)
- Extensive Engineering Workplace Experience.
- Nuclear Industry Experience
- Management and control of Engineers and design teams
Specialism in one or more of the following areas :-
- Nuclear Decommissioning
- Pressure Systems
- Remote Handling Equipment
- Lifting Equipment
- Building Services
- Process Plant
- Heavy Engineering Plant
