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Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear, Warrington, Cheshire

Client:

iO Associates - UK/EU

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear)

Location: Warrington (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

About the Role:

iO Associates is working with a leading engineering organisation involved in major UK nuclear projects. We are recruiting a Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer with expertise in bulk solids or powder handling systems, ideally for nuclear or other highly regulated sectors.

This role offers a chance to contribute to the safe management of radioactive or hazardous powdered materials, including fuel fabrication and waste processing within complex engineering environments. Multiple positions are available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design, integration, and review of powder handling systems (e.g., hoppers, feeders, pneumatic conveyors, gloveboxes).
• Apply engineering standards and nuclear safety principles throughout all project stages.
• Produce and review technical documentation, including calculations, drawings, reports, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nuclear safety, process, and systems engineers.
• Ensure compliance with safety cases and relevant codes through engineering oversight.
• Engage with customers, manage stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers.
• Background in mechanical engineering with strong experience in bulk solids/powder handling in regulated environments (nuclear, pharma, chemical, etc.).
• Proven ability to design or evaluate mechanical systems involving containment, flow control, or automated powder transfer.
• Experience in producing and reviewing technical documents and calculations.
• Collaborative problem-solving approach.
• Experience with glovebox or hot cell design.
• Knowledge of critical safety, ALARP, and radiological containment.
• Experience in nuclear decommissioning, new build, or fuel cycle facilities.

Qualifications:

• Degree preferred.
• Chartered or working towards professional registration (e.g., IMechE) is advantageous.