Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Bristol, England, United Kingdom | Company:
Bit recruit | Client /

Employer:

Occupop

Posted: 20.05.2026

Job reference: 9f

Listing type:
Basic

EU work permit required:
No

Posted: 20.05.2026

Valid until: 04.07.2026

• Excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join an established organisation within the energy sector. The Mechanical Engineer will report to the Equipment Pressure Compliance Manager and take responsibility for managing the pressure systems compliance and structural integrity requirements on behalf of a specific scope identified by the Programme Pressure Compliance Team Leader, ensuring appropriate implementation and compliance to meet site project needs.
• The role holder will support the implementation of pressure systems compliance and structural integrity requirements within specific projects, on behalf of a specific programme. They will support the project managers in ensuring compliance and delivery for site.
• The role will require good technical and organisational capabilities to effectively interface with Project Managers and relevant stakeholders in the programme, the ONR, third party organisations and support the supply chain in delivery.
• Their team and role will act as the single point of contact for pressure systems compliance and structural integrity requirements - through all phases of the project and for the various project policies, for their allocated scope.
• The role will require frequent trips abroad (mostly mainland Europe).

• Knowledge:
  Managing structural integrity and pressure regulation compliance requirements in the nuclear industry. Mechanical engineering design and operation of pressure equipment specifically built to RCC-M or ASME codes. Working in a multidisciplinary and matrix environment. Working with regulators and supply chain companies to coach through the pressure compliance process. Knowledge of the nuclear industry would be a plus. Knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to plant in the UK would be a plus.
• Skills:
  
  Ability to be focused on project requirements, to show a can-do approach to work and to work independently or with others to achieve the team goals. Ability to credibly interact with various stakeholders and to influence the internal teams and contractor partners, working in matrix organisation. Communication skills via appropriate media. Awareness of technical limitation and be able to involve others when required.

• Degree qualified in a related Engineering or Science based discipline. Chartered Member of appropriate professional institution would be a plus (IMeche Preferred), or capable of being chartered.
• Experience:
  
  Relevant experience in large scale project or asset management within a highly regulated industry sector as Power Generation, Nuclear Industry or Oil & Gas / Petro-Chemical. Relevant experiences in relation with the engineering topics associated to pressure systems manufacture, installation, structural integrity and conformity assessment. Experience in multi-cultural industrial projects.