Mechanical Engineer

Framatome SAS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in nuclear energy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Bristol. You will develop Technical Deliverables and provide engineering support for projects, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. The role offers 25 days of annual leave and contributions to pensions and health care, supporting your career growth in improving nuclear safety and performance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Individual and family private health care

Life assurance (4× salary)

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family leave

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, material sciences.
• Very good knowledge of standards for static and rotating equipment.
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge clearly and understandably.

Responsibilities

• Develop Technical Deliverables including design, calculations, and specifications.
• Provide engineering support for projects and estimate scope of work.
• Work with suppliers to define components for projects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Product Lifecycle Management

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Calculations for equipment and systems

Knowledge of engineering standards

HSE and Quality knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Opening Title

Mechanical Engineer

Job type

Non fixed term

Reference number

2025-24066

Publication date

11/9/2025

Job location

United Kingdom, Bristol

Travel

25%

Job details

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 are 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 aim 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 Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the development of Technical Deliverables (Mechanical developments, calculations, design, specification, design review, etc.) within the scope of Framatome Limited. The role is based in the Design Office in Avonmouth, United Kingdom and requires occasional travel to other sites in the UK and abroad.

The role consists of delivering mechanical studies through the lifecycle of engineering developments in accordance with Framatome Limited processes, procedures, and instructions. The Mechanical Engineer primarily supplies solutions to the Design Package, ensuring all requirements are reviewed, analysed, and satisfied from the conceptual phase to detailed design and release of deliverables.

The Mechanical Engineer constantly seeks optimisation within engineering processes, procedures, and instructions and actively participates in Design Reviews as well as HSE activities related to the Engineering Department.

Profile

What will you be doing?

• Providing Engineering support for projects to estimate scope of work and support the Engineering Design Manager for budgeting activities.
• Interpreting design requirements from customers.
• Working with the Engineering Team to provide designs of products and design for test rigs.
• Understanding and defining HSE requirements & CDM regulations.
• Working with suppliers to define components for projects.
• Proactively seeking best solutions and working autonomously.
• Writing technical reports, utilising information from the analysis.
• Providing supporting calculations and information for designs.
• Developing project literature such as test and decommissioning procedures.
• Actively participating in Design Reviews as well as HSE Reviews to assess whether a modification requires an impact analysis of the Design Requirements.
• Ensuring solutions identified during Design Reviews are correctly implemented.
• Managing Design changes and Design Configurations.
• Producing and verifying Technical Documentation in accordance with Framatome Limited processes, procedures, and instructions.
• Producing specifications for equipment, supporting the procurement team on technical topics, and producing Technical Bid evaluations.
• Developing project literature such as test, commissioning, and decommissioning procedures.
• Assisting business development as technical support.
• Technically supporting the bid process, writing technical proposals, and collecting costs for engineering activities.
• Engineering networking with companies and trade associations.
• Assisting in engineering graduate development.

What are we looking for?

• Mechanical Engineering (MEng or equivalent)
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management
• Document Revision Control
• Knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes
• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, material sciences, etc.
• Calculations for equipment and systems (commercial software, hand calculation, Excel, etc.)
• Very good knowledge of standards for static and rotating equipment, such as EN13445, ASME VIII Div 1, 2, API 610
• FMEA, HAZOP
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge clearly and understandably.
• Knowledge of engineering standards.
• HSE and Quality knowledge.

Desired Personal Characteristics

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

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year, rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (maximum 30 days) plus Bank Holidays.
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Individual and family private health care.
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover.
• Life assurance (4× 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 – maternity and paternity: 6 months full pay followed by 6 months half pay.

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor

Minimum level of experience required

Early career

Background checking required?

No