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Job Description
Working on a Nuclear Power Plant project, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will report to the Equipment Pressure Compliance Manager and will 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 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 the project.
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.
Principal Accountabilities
- Support the development and maintenance of the pressure systems compliance and structural integrity requirements for their appointed work scope (normally specific projects within a programme).
- Ensure that project policies, processes and contracts are implemented and delivered to the right quality to manage pressure systems regulation and structural integrity safety case requirements.
- Responsible for arbitration and technical decisions on a project's behalf in regard to pressure systems regulation and structural integrity compliance for their programme.
- Manage on behalf of the Programme Pressure Compliance Team Leader the pressure systems compliance and structural integrity requirements.
- Maintain personnel SQEP status to support nuclear baseline requirements.
Qualifications
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.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to plant in the UK would be a plus.
Skills
- Ability to be focussed on the requirements of the project, 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 a matrix organisation.
- Communication skills via appropriate media.
- Have awareness of technical limitation and be able to involve others when required.
Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits
- Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office.
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
- Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you.
- 8% Company Pension Contributions.
- Income Protection & 3× Salary Death‑in‑Service Cover.
- Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it.
- Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more.
- Free Digital Gym Access – Expert‑led fitness classes.
- Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands.
- 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money & go green.
- Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers.
- Paid Professional Membership Fees.
- Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time.
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