Mechanical Engineer

Permanent or Contract (Inside IR35)

Location: Homebased

Remote hybrid working: 1-2 site visits per month

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.

Supporting one of our key clients we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the Design Manager in the delivery of project scope on defence projects.

Responsibilities

• As the Mechanical Engineer, you will also be involved in:
• Undertake the delivery of mechanical engineering activities to the required scope, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Responsible for technical aspects of the mechanical engineering work packages from identification of the need, through to handover.
• Undertake technical delivery of one or more design packages as directed by the Principal Mechanical Engineer.
• Ensure that the design documentation covers the scope of operations required by the Project Manager and is produced to agreed standards, schedule, and budget.
• Plan for effective project implementation.
• Ensuring effective Quality Management Arrangements, operate and deliver through compliance with Business Management System and Technical Manual.
• Support ensuring that the processes and activities being undertaken are appropriately documented with appropriate records maintained and configuration and quality controls applied.
• Support ensuring that staff and contractors are familiar with the hazards and risks associated with the work undertaken by the delegated engineering team through effective management and communication of the Risk Assessment.

Qualification & Experiences

To be considered for the Mechanical Engineer role you should have:

• Relevant engineering degree.
• Chartered or working towards chartership would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of design of mechanical and nuclear process systems (fresh water, demineralised water etc.).
• Knowledge of design of industrial gas systems (low and high pressure air, welding gases etc.).
• Knowledge of design of mechanical building services.
• Awareness of seismic analysis for mechanical process equipment.
• Awareness of substantiation of process equipment for justification of Nuclear Safety Functions.
• Be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in technical design development.
• Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to discipline, post, and project requirements.
• Sound understanding of Company and departmental procedures relating to Design, Health & Safety and Quality requirements, and ability to manage tasks in accordance with these procedures.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering computer applications.

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• 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
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Fantastic Employee Discounts
• 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.