Senior Mechanical Engineer

DBD International; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced mechanical engineering professional to deliver robust design solutions within a highly regulated environment. This role includes responsibilities such as producing and approving engineering documentation, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The firm emphasizes career development, offering a supportive workplace that empowers you to significantly impact the nuclear industry, while providing a comprehensive benefits package including a bonus and private health insurance.

Benefits

Up to 20% bonus

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Private health insurance

Private dental

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering mechanical engineering designs for complex systems.
• Knowledge of safety assessments and design assurances.
• Skills in mentoring less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical engineering designs and technical solutions.
• Produce, review, and approve engineering documentation.
• Support project planning and communicate with stakeholders.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers.
• Maintain configuration control across project phases.

Skills

Mechanical design solutions

Technical authority within engineering

Engineering standards and safety regulations

Problem-solving and technical issue resolution

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer status

Job description

Overview

Role summary: Looking for an experienced mechanical engineering professional responsible for delivering complex engineering work packages within a highly regulated environment. The role focuses on providing robust, fit-for-purpose mechanical design solutions, supporting project delivery to cost and schedule, and acting as a technical authority within a specialist engineering area.

Responsibilities

• Delivering mechanical engineering designs and technical solutions for complex systems and equipment
• Producing, reviewing and approving engineering calculations, drawings, reports and design documentation
• Applying relevant engineering standards, regulations and safety requirements throughout the design lifecycle
• Identifying, assessing and resolving technical issues, risks and design changes
• Supporting project planning, delivery and stakeholder communication
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring and support to less experienced engineers
• Contributing to safety assessments, design substantiation and assurance activities
• Maintaining configuration control and design integrity across project phases

Qualifications or training

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer status (or actively working towards professional registration)
• Ongoing professional development aligned with relevant engineering standards and regulations

Make a Difference with DBD

At DBD, we know you're looking for more than just a job - you aspire to make a real impact in the nuclear industry. We offer unique opportunities for growth, empowering you to take influential roles within client organisations.

Our dedicated team collaborates with clients to positively influence projects across Defence, Decommissioning and New Builds. Having doubled in headcount year-on-year, over the past two years, we continue to welcome new, talented individuals to our team.

We're committed to your success. DBD invests in your development and supports your career trajectory in any direction you want to take it.

Join us to play a key role in shaping the nuclear sector's future.

Make a difference today with DBD.

Benefits

Benefits: up to 20% bonus, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, private health insurance, private dental, and more