Principal Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the technical capability of the Client  Design Authority (DA). This role will be suited to engineers with experience in Mechanical Design although candidates experienced in Mechanical Installation or Maintenance are also welcomed.

What Youll Do

• Produce and review high-quality infrastructure design packages and technical specifications.
• Define reliability performance and operational requirements for infrastructure systems.
• Assess maintenance and work control procedures to support safe and effective operations.
• Evaluate infrastructure design material condition ageing mechanisms and asset suitability to support continued facility operation.
• Promote a strong safety security and compliance culture across all activities.
• Act as an intelligent customer ensuring safety-related contracts and technical deliverables meet contractual and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For

• Broad mechanical engineering experience with knowledge of systems such as pumps cranes HVAC pressure systems or diesel generators.
• Experience in the nuclear sector or another highly regulated/high-hazard industry is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to develop practical innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions for plant and infrastructure modifications.
• Good understanding of British and international engineering design standards.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make informed evidence-based decisions using a range of technical data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Well organised with the ability to manage priorities and deliver work to agreed timescales.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• HNC (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of the design intent for mechanical infrastructure within the nuclear sector or a similar highly regulated industry.

Desirable

• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or equivalent experience.
• Degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Additional Information :

Why join the community of Switchers:

 The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.

A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations project technical sales and support functions

Provide opportunities to work on exciting global projects

Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness health wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text

Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants eye test and glasses vouchers cycle to work scheme free flu jabs

At Assystem we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future!

Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions.

• These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality any nationalities you may have previously held and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.
• All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Umbrella contractor or permanent staff

Requires sole UK national with SC clearance

Mainly remote working with 1-2 days per month at our client site in Helensburgh.

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time