Role: Mechanical Design Engineer
Sector: Nuclear
Location: Thurso, Scotland (Candidates MUST) be local to site to be considered
Working Pattern: 3-Week Rotations (Week 1 - Mon-Fri / Week 2 - Mon- Fri / Week 3 - Mon-Thurs)
Start Date: August / September 2025
Duration: Ongoing
Rates: £22.73 / £39.03 D.O.E Hourly Rate PAYE
Clearance: Background Checks
Vacancies have arisen in the design team for mechanical design engineers to deliver design packages in support of projects.
The successful candidate should demonstrate a good working knowledge of MAN 0004 (Engineering), a good understanding of Dounreay design processes as well as a good understanding of design governance and its application.
Main Responsibilities:
Control, develop and implement plans and procedures
Design, evaluate and deliver the technical governance of projects
Identify resource requirements to prepare for/carry out activities
Apply health, safety, environmental and waste management processes with engineering activities taking advice where necessary from appropriate specialists
Undertake the professional management and execution of contract and project works including observation of work to identify industry standards are applied
Resolve technical queries and develop appropriate solutions for operational problems
Write technical specifications
Monitor implementation of plans and procedures to ensure compliance with project schedules, safety procedures and legislation
Liaise effectively with regulators and stakeholders on specific projects
Support independent verification and substantiation report
Ensure designs are compliant with the relevant regulations
Create design documentation including engineering reports, proposals, specifications, calculations, drawing and reviews
Perform the responsibilities of management appointments relevant to post
Aptitudes and Experience:
HND in Engineering or equivalent based on Engineering Council Standard for Engineering Technician
Relevant experience in mechanical engineering
Good understanding of design governance and both the low risk and full design processes
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