Design Engineer

Framatome SAS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is looking for a Design Engineer in Bristol, UK. You will produce technical documentation and manage design processes in compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates possess CAD expertise (preferably SolidWorks) and a solid understanding of mechanical design principles. Benefits include generous annual leave, health care, and a pension scheme. Join this expanding team committed to powering future generations with innovative nuclear solutions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care

Life assurance

Professional Body Membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Understanding of ISO Standards for Drafting and Dimensioning.
• FMEA, HAZOP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Design Package through its lifecycle.
• Ensure Design requirements are defined and followed.
• Participate in Design Reviews and HSE Reviews.

Skills

Mechanical / Design Engineering

CAD software (preferably SolidWorks)

Manufacturing knowledge

Engineering standards knowledge

HSE and Quality understanding

Education

HND or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Opening Title

Job type

Non fixed term

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability. Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we’re driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we’re aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025. Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

The Design Engineer is responsible for the production of Technical Documentation (2D and 3D Design, Calculation, Bill Of Materials, Specification, Design Review, etc.) in the scope of Framatome Limited. The role is based in the Design Office in Avonmouth or Cranfield, United Kingdom.

The role consists in delivering the Design Package through its lifecycle in accordance with the Framatome Limited processes, procedures and instructions. The Design Engineer has a primary role in supplying the Design Package by ensuring all Requirements are populated, reviewed, analysed and prioritised; from the conceptual phase to the detailed design and release of deliverables. The Design Engineer is constantly seeking optimisation within the Engineering processes, procedures and instructions and is actively participating in Design Reviews as well as HSE activities in relation to the Design.

Profile

What you will be doing?

• Ensuring Design requirements are defined, gathered, prioritised and followed.
• Reading and understanding Regulations, Standards and Specifications to extract Requirements affecting the Design Package.
• Defining and organising the Design Package production as well as understanding what shall be produced as Deliverables and non-Deliverables.
• Liaison and Coordination with relevant stakeholders interfacing with the Design Package to gather all requirements and specificities allowing preliminary and detailed design.
• Liaison with the Engineering / Design Lead to define and prioritise the Design Requirements. Maintaining an auditable record of design requirements identified.
• Actively participating in Design Reviews as well as HSE Reviews to assess whether a modification requires an impact analysis of the design requirements.
• Ensuring the solutions identified during Design Reviews are correctly implemented.
• Understanding and defining HSE requirements & CDM regulations.

Production of Design Deliverables.

• Production of documentation in accordance with Framatome Limited process that is conforming to the Design Requirements, enabling the internal approval as well as acceptance by the Customer when applicable.
• Ensuring the studies for the Design Package follow the relevant Standard.
• Producing concepts accurately and efficiently.
• Proactively seeking best solutions and work autonomously.
• Checking BOM and ensuring the appropriate Industry Standards are used.
• Checking Deliverables against requirements, specifications and applicable Standards.
• Producing detailed 2D and 3D CAD Design in accordance with Framatome Limited instructions and guidelines, as well as relevant Standards.
• Producing Technical Documentation in accordance with Framatome Limited processes, procedures and instructions.
• Managing Design changes and Design Configurations.
• Performing Design Analysis and associated activities.

What are we looking for?

Required Attributes

• Mechanical / Design Engineering (HND or equivalent)
• CAD software proven experience (preferably SolidWorks) and Document Revision Control
• Manufacturing, Fabrication processes knowledge
• Engineering standards knowledge
• HSE and Quality understanding

Desired Attributes

• Understanding of ISO Standards for Drafting and Dimensioning
• Design codes & Eurocode 3 knowledge
• Calculation (hand calculation, Excel, etc.) knowledge
• Work in Nuclear Industry
• Pressure Equipment Directive
• FMEA, HAZOP

Desired Personal Characteristics

• Determination – not easily discouraged or put off
• Passion, enthusiasm and charisma.
• Innovative – prepared to see beyond how it has been done before
• Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity
• Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges
• Assertive – gets things done when they need to be

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel – learn a new language
• Generous family leave

Job location

United Kingdom, Bristol

Travel

25%

N/A

Job family

Standard

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor

Minimum level of experience required

Early career

Background checking required ?

Non