Mechanical Engineer Materials and Corrosion

This is a hybrid site-based role in Bridgwater (3 days in the office). We welcome candidates within commuting distance or willing to relocate with support available. The position supports the delivery of materials corrosion and coatings engineering on a major nuclear construction programme. Your future team works closely with construction engineering and supplier organisations to resolve technical challenges and maintain configuration control.

Supporting complex materials coatings and corrosion engineering technical issues on site
Reviewing corrosion modelling coating specifications and material selection decisions
Preparing technical assessments engineering documentation and justification reports
Collaborating with construction teams to resolve cross discipline technical queries
Reviewing supplier documentation and coordinating technical comment resolution
Leading technical meetings with suppliers and internal engineering stakeholders
Supporting contract engineering oversight including scope cost and schedule compliance
Managing design risks early warnings and contract variation assessments
Coordinating interfaces between suppliers client teams and engineering stakeholders
Supporting configuration management activities including design changes and contract updates

Qualifications :

Nuclear experience is not essential but is of course welcome. If you have worked within a highly regulated engineering environment your skills and approach are highly transferable and of strong interest to us.

We also recognise that the perfect candidate rarely exists. If you feel you meet around 80% of the criteria and are motivated to develop further we would strongly encourage you to apply.

Degree in Mechanical Engineering Materials Engineering or closely related discipline
Knowledge of corrosion modelling standards including ISO 9223 or BS 9295
Experience supporting engineering activities within complex construction environments
Experience producing engineering reports technical documentation and assessments
Experience with materials testing characterisation or coating system evaluation
Understanding of sustainable material selection principles within engineering projects
Ability to review complex coating documentation and assess design implications
Experience working with supplier documentation and engineering review processes
Understanding of engineering configuration control and design change management

Additional Information :

Ready to Make an Impact

This is an opportunity to contribute to nationally significant energy infrastructure while developing your technical depth within a globally recognised engineering organisation. If you want real responsibility exposure to complex mechanical systems and the chance to grow within one of the worlds leading nuclear engineering companies this role offers long-term progression and stability.

Benefits include:
Hybrid Working Opportunity
Flexible working hours
Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
25 days paid annual leave bank holidays option to buy or sell days
Professional fees reimbursed
Employee referral scheme
Competitive Sick Pay Support when you need it
Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
Free Digital Gym Access Expert-led fitness classes
24/7 Employee Support Line Mental health financial & legal help

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time