Senior​/Principal Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Blackburn

Hybrid working

Salary + benefits

Certain Advantage is recruiting on behalf of our established Engineering client for a number of Mechanical Engineers on a permanent basis to support important Nuclear projects in the UK.

We require Mechanical Engineers with previous experience within the nuclear sector or other highly regulated industries such as thermal power generation or oil and gas and process sectors.

The role is to undertake work packages supporting major UK and international Nuclear Clients.

• Lead / support the development of the DR5 designs for the Personnel Airlocks [PT252], Main Equipment Access Hatch [PT251] and Fuel Transfer Channel [PT253], Piping Penetrations [PT260], Electrical Penetrations [PT270] and Specialist Nuclear Doors [PTTBD]. This will require embedment into the DR process, and its applied governance and core deliverables.
• Produce and collate all deliverables for DR5s and run the DR5 review. Deliverables will include (but not limited to) a DFMEA, a HAZID, Human Factors checklists, Risk Register updates, design calculations, Method of Manufacture report, material selection decision record, PFMEA, build schedule and cost model, CAD files and drawings as well as continually updating all DOORS modules (requirements, assumptions, design definition and component safety classifications).
• The role will be part of an expanding team and will require collaboration with new and existing FTEs/secondees.

• Skilled in managing and coordinating diverse engineering teams.
• Ability to define modelling outcomes and ensure accurate implementation.
• Experienced in budgeting and planning for full design life cycles.
• Strong track record in designing and optimizing cooling water systems.
• Well-versed in ONR, Environment Agency, and HSE regulations.
• Skilled in gathering and defining technical requirements.
• Strong understanding of integrated design principles.
• Experienced in overseeing and coordinating subcontractors.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) - Professional accreditation in a relevant discipline.
• Security Clearance Eligibility - Capable of obtaining SC clearance for secure projects.