Principal Mechanical Engineer

As a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer with significant expertise and experience within the nuclear sector the Principal Mechanical Engineer will take complete ownership of projects relating to the delivery of world class technology solutions for handling systems in complex hazardous environments.  In a client-facing role including travelling to nuclear sites and facilities across the UK and internationally the Principal Mechanical Engineer is expected to take responsibility for the design and delivery of projects including the specification design development detail design and documentation as well as design change management and conducting risk assessments.

Key elements of this role are:

Supporting Technical delivery:
    Supporting the delivery of design activities for projects including Design for Manufacture and Design Specifications for Sub-contractors.
    Assisting when needed with the development of testing and commissioning procedures for sub-assemblies and full electro-mechanical systems
    Identify areas for technological advancement and maintain excellent engineering standards  
    Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks
    Support project teams to work closely with tight deadline to ensure that engineering standards are maintained  
    Support the generation of technical documentation
    Escalate and manage programme risks and issues by performing root cause analysis and help to resolve problems
    Lead design Review activities and assist with preparation including review and approval of documentation.

Supporting Bids and procurement activities:
    Assist in the development of specifications for the Supply Chain team
    Support the sales and business development teams by adding technical excellence to proposals and presentations  

Mentoring and coaching:
    Provide technical expertise to the project teams 
    Supervise and work with engineers supporting mentoring coaching developing and nurturing talent  
    Maintaining knowledge of new technologies and research in the given field and sharing best practice with the engineering team

H&S & Quality Assurance
    Supporting the Technical Leads on the implementation of governance and safety directions
    Ensuring that the Veolia SHEQ Policies and procedures are adhered to within the scope of work.

Business Development 
    Support development of technology strategy and product offerings for the business

Continuous Improvement
    Identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation  
    Ensure an effective interface with other departmental staff is maintained  
    Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them

Qualifications :

• Proven experience within mechanical engineering comfortable designing bearing and motor/gearbox systems rotating and linear machines etc.
• Significant experience of working with companies within in the UK nuclear sector ideally including nuclear plants
• Experience of hazardous waste and a familiarity with mechanical/remote handling systems is preferred
• Experience presenting to and liaising with clients
• Competent with CAD and PLM system usage
• Degree qualified in a relevant field

Additional Information :

Veolia Nuclear Solutions

Veolia is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age gender or gender expression disability race or ethnicity religion or belief sexual orientation or veteran status.

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time