Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Risley, Warrington

Hybrid: Required in the office 3 days per week and 2 days remote

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Salary: Up to £55/ph

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is rapidly growing, offering hybrid opportunities across the country. We aim to build a multidisciplinary team to provide our clients with the best talent.

Note: BPSS clearance at basic level is required. Previous clearance will not be transferable.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for delivering work packages across various system scopes for all three SEP machines, tackling mechanical handling and lifting challenges, and providing innovative solutions to ensure project success. Your expertise will drive the development of fit-for-purpose mechanical design solutions while adhering to budget, schedule, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver mechanical design solutions for complex systems across multiple SEP machines, ensuring they are fit for purpose, on budget, and within schedule.
2. Break down complex problems and present multiple resolution options to facilitate informed decision-making.
3. Contribute to the production, delivery, and reporting of work plans and progress updates.
4. Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, both verbally and in writing, to ensure clarity and alignment.
5. Apply knowledge of relevant machinery regulations (e.g., SOMSR 2008, CDM, PUWER, LOLER) to ensure compliance.
6. Review and check engineering drawings, adhering to industry standards (e.g., BS 8888 & GPS).
7. Review, understand, and challenge engineering calculations in line with standards (e.g., BS 2573).
8. Support the development of manufacturing specifications and resolve manufacturing queries.
9. Assist in creating EO packs, component quality requirements, and technical files, ensuring high standards.
10. Produce and review design substantiation and safety case deliverables, ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.
• Experience in delivering mechanical design solutions within cost and schedule targets.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze issues and propose practical solutions.
• Proven ability to contribute to work plans' production, delivery, and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with stakeholders at various levels.
• Deep understanding of machinery regulations (e.g., SOMSR 2008, CDM, PUWER, LOLER).
• Familiarity with engineering drawing standards (e.g., BS 8888, GPS) and review processes.
• Ability to review and challenge engineering calculations per BS 2573 or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

• Evidence of applying engineering judgment for evidence- and risk-based decisions.
• Experience in creating manufacturing specifications and resolving related queries.
• Knowledge of EO packs, component quality requirements, and technical files.
• Experience in producing and reviewing safety case documents and design substantiation.
• Understanding of European Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements (EHSRs).

Why Join Us?

Employee Benefits:

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme* (after 1 year of service)
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electric Vehicles, Technology, Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21 weeks SMP)
• Holiday entitlement: 25 days (increasing to 28 after 5 years, 31 after 10)
• Option to buy, sell, and carry over up to 5 days annual leave
• Partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

*Benefits after 1 year of service.

Nuvia, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, operates in highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear, with a strong presence in the UK and internationally. We are committed to safety, innovation, and excellence, fostering a culture of safety and development for our people. Nuvia UK promotes equality in employment.