Mechanical Design Engineer

Posted 11 October 2024
Salary £80 per hour
LocationReading
Job type Contract - Full Time
ReferenceJO0000054222

Job description

  • Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Location: Reading
  • Contract Length: 12 Months
  • Pay Rates: Up To £80 hour (Umbrella)

Job Purpose:

  • As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will provide mechanical designs for the Facility Design Authority (FDA) to ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and engineering requirements throughout the facility lifecycle.
  • Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
  • Deliver mechanical designs that meet safety and performance requirements.
  • Maintain an understanding of relevant legislative documentation and standards.
  • Ensure designs comply with engineering legislation, standards, and requirements.
  • Create mechanical engineering designs addressing defined requirements across the engineering lifecycle.
  • Maintain design intent in collaboration with other disciplines.
  • Apply engineering best practices and elevate concerns to the Principal Engineer.
  • Working knowledge of legislation and standards in mechanical engineering design.
  • Competency in standard office software and engineering tools.

Qualifications:

  • ONC / OND or equivalent in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
  • HNC / HND or equivalent in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
  • Professional Memberships: Membership of an engineering institution at Eng. Tech level is preferred.
  • Knowledge of legislation and standards for nuclear and/or high hazard facilities. (Desired)
  • Proven experience in producing mechanical designs as part of a multi-discipline team. (Desired)
  • Experience in a highly regulated environment, preferably nuclear and/or explosives. (Desired)

Please note this role will require an active security clearance.