Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Warrington, Cheshire, GB, WA3 6YD
Cavendish Nuclear
SF35615

About the role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you manage the delivery of engineering and technical activities, through the application of process, domain knowledge and experience.

In this role you'll be directly accountable for designing, developing and determining solutions to problems and issues within your specialist subject area. You'll be working on a range of challenging engineering problems involving high levels of complexity and uncertainty, promoting effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams

You'll assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress. You'll produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned; assess the implications of changes, concessions and queries; maintain the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is maintained throughout design lifecycle

What do I need to do the role?
You'll be educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline and have Chartered Engineer status (or actively working toward Chartered Status). Significant experience in delivering fit for purpose mechanical design solutions to cost and schedule is also essential.

We would also like you to have the following:-

• Ability to break down a problem/issue into constituent parts and present options for resolution
• Working knowledge of regulations relevant to the delivery of machinery (SOMSR 2008, CDM, PUWER, LOLER etc.)
• Familiar with engineering drawings (including checking) and standards relevant to their production e.g. BS 8888 & GPS
• Ability to review and challenge conventional engineering calculations in accordance with BS 2573 or similar standards
• Fully aware of Health & Safety standards, Good Practice Guides and ISO standards.

Lastly, you'll have good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and reporting) and the ability to interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders and teams at all levels of the business.

What else do I need to know?
• All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to satisfactory security clearance which includes 3 years reference checks. Verification of any qualifications/passport/licences must be shown at interview stage.
• We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview

Application Guidance
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to ensure that our recruitment processes are regularly reviewed and adapted, as required, to ensure we're compliant with the latest government advice. We are striving to protect both our current and future employees by acting in a responsible way which reflects the restrictions we face.

Babcock are continuing with essential recruitment activity but implementing relevant recommendations to ensure that this is done in a responsible way with consideration of the unprecedented circumstances we are facing.

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Closing Date: 6 August 2021

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