Lead Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Sector Location: United Kingdom | Hybrid | Permanent
A well-established international engineering and services organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to spearhead high-impact projects within the nuclear sector. This role offers the opportunity to influence the future of energy and infrastructure through technical leadership and innovation.
Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the mechanical engineering scope across complex nuclear-focused projects, from feasibility to commissioning
• Provide strategic technical leadership to internal teams and external partners
• Ensure rigorous adherence to nuclear industry standards, including safety, regulatory compliance, and quality control
• Guide the preparation and review of technical documentation, specifications, and design deliverables
• Collaborate with clients, design teams, and subcontractors to drive project delivery and engineering excellence
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice within design and execution phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
• Chartered Engineer status or on the pathway towards chartership
• Extensive experience in the nuclear industry or other highly regulated sectors (e.g. defence, petrochemical, energy)
• Demonstrable background in leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects
• Strong knowledge of UK nuclear legislation, safety case development, and engineering design codes
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills

What's Offered

• Competitive salary and benefits tailored to experience. £70,000 - £80,000 basicsalary & car allowance
• Professional development support and structured career growth
• An inclusive and collaborative engineering culture
• Involvement in meaningful projects contributing to the clean energy transition

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