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:
o Engineering reports
o Process Sequence/P&ID drawings
o Fabrication drawings (BS8888 standards)
o 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
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