Appointed Person​/Design Engineer

Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with Fayat Lifting, a leading lifting and engineering specialist supporting the Hinkley Point C project, to recruit an Appointed Person / Mechanical Design Engineer for its Bridgwater, Somerset site.

The Appointed Person / Mechanical Design Engineer role comes with a competitive salary up to £70,000, tax free accomodation allowance of £17,000, and the opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest nuclear infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will:

• Produce detailed lifting plans using Solid Works, AutoCAD and CAD software.
• Act as a qualified CPCS Appointed Person, ensuring all lifting operations comply with LOLER, HPC lifting standards and site safety requirements.
• Develop installation procedures, method statements and task-specific risk assessments.
• Design temporary works to support lifting and installation activities.
• Supervise the technical aspects of site works and brief lifting teams on approved lift plans.
• Coordinate technical queries with NNB Gen Co, Responsible Designers and client representatives.
• Support quality documentation, including Field Change Requests (FCRs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Maintain and update as-built documentation and engineering drawings.
• Promote a strong nuclear safety culture across all lifting operations.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• CPCS A61 Appointed Person qualification (essential).
• Proven experience producing lifting plans using CAD software such as Solid Works and/or AutoCAD.
• At least three years' experience within lifting operations and engineering design.
• Experience with in the nuclear industry or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of LOLER regulations, lifting standards and safe systems of work.
• Full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.

• Technically competent with excellent engineering judgement.
• Experienced in solving complex lifting and design challenges.
• Organised and able to produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Confident communicating with clients, designers and site teams.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Company pension.
• Permanent position.
• Opportunity to work on the prestigious Hinkley Point C project.
• Long-term career development within a leading engineering and lifting specialist.
• Collaborative and safety-focused working environment.

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We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

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