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Senior Mechanical Engineer
 
We are committed to making a difference with innovative engineering solutions that promote safety, security, sustainability, and affordability. Join our team to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, creating an impact on the world through cutting-edge projects and benefiting from career growth in a highly supportive team environment.
 
About the Role:
 
We are actively contributing to the UK’s Net Zero by 2050 targets through our support of the civil nuclear power industry. This role sits within our expanding Nuclear Modelling and Analysis team, where you’ll address diverse projects within nuclear energy, including power generation, life extension, and decommissioning.
 
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy the challenge of solving complex technical problems for civil nuclear clients. In recent projects, we’ve conducted structural integrity assessments for nuclear pressure vessels, developing models that evaluate defect tolerance using MATLAB and Python, and produced documents to support nuclear reactor safety and operational continuity.
 
Key Responsibilities:

Conduct structural integrity analysis for nuclear pressure vessels, including defect tolerance and degradation assessments.
Prepare safety documentation and operational justifications for reactor components, ensuring the highest nuclear safety standards.
Collaborate with station colleagues to develop and implement solutions for plant repairs and replacements.
Manage the entire project lifecycle, from client engagement and bid production to delivery and project closeout, allowing for skill development in all facets of consultancy work. 
Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Bristol (2–3 day s per week on size)
Salary: £40-50k (depending on experience)
 
Requirements:

Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a STEM field.
Structural integrity analysis experience, including (FEA) Finite Element Analysis (experience with design code and/or defect tolerance analysis is beneficial).
Proven engineering experience with the ability to deliver technical work to time, cost, and quality standards.
Experience in writing proposals, client liaison, and business development.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Experience working in the nuclear industry is NOT required. 
Benefits:

Attractive salary: £40,000 - £50,000
25 days of annual leave
Flexible working options
Holiday purchase and sale scheme
Enhanced parental benefits
Company pension scheme
Targeted professional development
Life assurance and private healthcare membership
Performance-linked bonus scheme
Paid membership fees for a professional institution
Professional membership support
Cycle-to-work scheme and season rail ticket loan
Share purchase scheme 
Keywords: Nuclear Engineering, Structural Integrity, Civil Nuclear Power, Defect Tolerance, Safety Documentation, Hybrid Working
 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading organisation in an exciting role, with excellent career opportunities for further growth.
 
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.
 
Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet these criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, to SC level.
 
This is a permanent position