Associate Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Due to the continued growth and expansion of our Nuclear Team, we are looking to enhance our technical capabilities and are seeking an experienced Associate Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Energy to join our team. This role offers the chance to participate in multi‑disciplinary projects at various stages of the lifecycle, from client consultancy to comprehensive turn‑key solutions. You will have the vision, passion, and track record required to continue the growth of our mechanical engineering offering, being involved in business development, as well as an engineering design role.

You will lead the continued development of a strong team to whom you will provide leadership and robust management. In this high‑profile role, you will be the first point of direct contact with clients, partners, and contractors. You will oversee key projects from concept to delivery, including design, procurement, subcontract, factory acceptance, installation, site acceptance, and commissioning.

This role is ideal for an experienced Nuclear Mechanical Engineer, offering you the chance to work on a variety of the highest profile, short and long‑term projects within the sector, and being involved and overseeing the full project cycle end‑to‑end.

• Leadership and Management: Lead the continued development of a strong team, providing leadership and robust management. Serve as the first point of direct contact with clients, partners, and contractors.
• Project Oversight: Oversee key projects from concept to delivery, including design, procurement, subcontract, factory acceptance, installation, site acceptance, and commissioning.
• Engineering Design: Participate in and guide engineering design tasks, ensuring high‑quality and technically sound solutions.
• Business Development: Drive business development within a crucial segment of the engineering department, serving as a key holder of resources and expertise.
• Technical Excellence: Prepare and deliver technical presentations, conduct peer reviews of technical documents, and provide strategic advice using project and portfolio insights to guide and shape projects and programs.
• Client Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and exceeded.

• Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful nuclear projects.
• Work alongside industry‑leading professionals and thought leaders.
• Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Experience: Extensive experience in a position heavily focused on design‑related tasks within the nuclear sector, covering both new construction and decommissioning projects.
• Leadership: Exceptional leadership qualities with the ability to offer strategic advice and influence other engineers in defining, implementing, and completing engineering work packages.
• Project Delivery: A track record of successful project delivery, including overseeing the full project cycle end‑to‑end.
• Business Development: Capability to lead and drive business development efforts.
• Technical Competence: Familiarity with European and American Standards, and comprehensive experience post‑Charter in positions demanding thorough engineering knowledge of applicable practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Communication: Competence in preparing and delivering technical presentations and conducting peer reviews of technical documents.

• A Mechanical Engineering degree at Master’s or PhD level, or an equivalent qualification.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with MechE or a similar institution.

Please note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements. This is necessary for you to work on the full range of projects requiring security clearance at AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Reasonab