Mechanical Design Engineer


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General information

Affiliated entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation.

NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.  

Publication date

7/23/2025

Job details

Job category

ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS - Other

Job title

Mechanical Design Engineer

Contract type

Contractor (PAYE)

Description of the assignment

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

 

A vacancy has arisen in the design team for mechanical design engineers to deliver design packages in support of projects. The successful candidate should demonstrate a good working knowledge of MAN 0004 (Engineering), a good understanding of Dounreay design processes as well as a good understanding of design governance and its application.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Control, develop and implement plans and procedures
  • Design, evaluate and deliver the technical governance of projects
  • Identify resource requirements to prepare for/carry out activities
  • Apply health, safety, environmental and waste management processes with engineering activities taking advice where
    necessary from appropriate specialists
  • Undertake the professional management and execution of contract and project works including observation of work to
    identify industry standards are applied
  • Resolve technical queries and develop appropriate solutions for operational problems
  • Write technical specifications
  • Monitor implementation of plans and procedures to ensure compliance with project schedules, safety procedures and
    legislation
  • Liaise effectively with regulators and stakeholders on specific projects
  • Support independent verification and substantiation report
  • Ensure designs are compliant with the relevant regulations
  • Create design documentation including engineering reports, proposals, specifications, calculations, drawing and reviews
  • Perform the responsibilities of management appointments relevant to post.

Profile

Qualification and expereince:

  • HND in Engineering or equivalent based on Engineering Council Standard for Engineering Technician
  • Relevant experience in mechanical engineering
  • Good understanding of design governance and both the low risk and full design processes
  • Post specific capability analysis assessment.

 

Interviews to be held: week commencing Monday 25 August 2025

Why us?

Employee Staff Benefits:

  • 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
  • Private Medical Scheme*
  • Employee Share Scheme
    Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
  • 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
  • 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
  • Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
  • In partnership with trade unions
  • Personal Development & Further Education Support
  • Long Service & Recognition Awards
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

 

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

 

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

 

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.

Job location

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland

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Address

Dounreay