Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear

Ready to take ownership of complex mechanical contracts on one of the UK’s most high-profile engineering programmes?
Do you have experience overseeing mechanical equipment design, manufacture, and delivery within the nuclear sector?
Can you confidently manage technical interfaces, contract changes, and stakeholder expectations in a regulated environment?

The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading engineering consultancy supporting a major nuclear programme, where you will play a pivotal role in managing mechanical contracts and ensuring technical excellence across delivery.

We would also welcome applications from these industries
Defence, oil and gas, power generation, rail, and heavy engineering.

This role would suit candidates working in these roles
Mechanical Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Contracts Engineer, Project Engineer, Design Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Package Engineer, Technical Engineer, or Engineering Coordinator.

Your duties and responsibilities will be
Oversee and assure the quality of contractor outputs across design, manufacture, and qualification phases
Manage design updates, technical queries, non-conformances, and changes to contract scope
Maintain robust configuration control while ensuring ongoing compliance with contractual requirements
Lead technical discussions and act as the key link between engineering teams, suppliers, and client stakeholders
Track delivery progress, provide reporting insight, and support team capability development where requiredYou will have the following qualifications and experience
Background in mechanical equipment within the nuclear sector, covering design through to operation
Strong awareness of engineering interfaces, including systems integration, safety case alignment, and civil considerations
Familiarity with nuclear reactor technologies such as EPR or PWR designs
Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and resolve complex technical issues
Competence with contract processes, document control systems, and general IT tools, supported by an engineering qualificationGet in touch now
If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then apply now or contact Chris Hill

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed