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We are the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the Programme and Project Partners (PPP). This is a 20-year arrangement to deliver £7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects, site wide improvements and provision of supporting services.

Our Nuclear team provides the front-end design and engineering capability across the PPP portfolio. Being part of the PPP Team offers a unique opportunity to drive change and innovation in engineering, safety, and delivery solutions in one of the most complex industrial sites in the UK if not the world.

The role of the PPP is to help to deliver a programme of nationally significant major infrastructure projects to the Sellafield site as quickly and safely as possible, creating new facilities that allow Sellafield to treat, manage and store waste safely for decades to come. Together, we are helping Sellafield to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.

We now require additional Mechanical Engineer to support the team in Birchwood.

As a Mechanical Engineer you should also be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

* Experience in the use of Auto desk inventor

* Planning and co-ordinating engineering and design activities

* Develop and implement engineering solutions for complex engineering projects, from concept design proposals through to design for manufacture, the full project life cycle

* Identify design, statutory and regulatory requirements, and contributing to risk assessments

* Produce technical reports, technical specifications and scoping calculations

* Reviewing technical deliverables, including reports and drawings

* Presenting engineering solutions to stakeholders and as part of design reviews

As a Mechanical Engineer you will already have;

* Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (e.g. HNC/HND with significant experience) in engineering discipline

* Attained/ or working towards chartered or incorporated status with a recognised professional body (e.g. IMechE)

* Experience of highly regulated environments would be advantageous

* Experience of crane/ lifting equipment design

* Familiarity with CE Marking, CDM, PUWER, LOLER, PED, Machinery’s Directive

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business