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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer

NUVIAWorkFromHome, Otago, New Zealand
1 day ago
Job description

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Location : Birchwood Park, Risley

Work Arrangements : Hybrid, minimum of 3 days per week in the office

Travel : Occasional visits to Glasgow or Helensburgh for client meetings / reviews / familiarisation etc.

Clearance Requirements : Candidates must hold valid SC level security clearance or be able to obtain.

Please note we are recruiting on a permanent or contract basis.

NUVIA UK are recruiting for an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to support NUVIA led work on a major defence project. This will include working on the design of electric overhead travelling cranes and mechanical handling equipment.

Reports to Chief Engineer for the engineering discipline.

Key Accountabilities

  • Development of technical solutions.
  • Develop and reinforce the safety culture.
  • Governance of the design deliverables.
  • Checking / Approval of design deliverables.
  • Contribution to design reviews and safety reviews.
  • Ensuring quality and timely delivery of design documentation throughout all phases of the design process.
  • Compliance with safety legislation and statutory regulations.
  • Develop cost effective technical solutions.
  • Staff development.
  • Responsible for managing the quality, and progress of design / engineering work carried out within the project.
  • Management of contractors.
  • Provide technical consultancy.
  • Definition and distribution of the scope of design work to ensure that all work is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality and cost.
  • Carry out discipline specific recruitment interviews.

Occupational Skills And Knowledge

  • Degree qualified in a relevant technical / engineering discipline or demonstrable experience.
  • Chartership in a discipline specific engineering institution.
  • Essential Duties and Requirements

  • Detailed knowledge of the specification and design of electric overhead travelling cranes and mechanical handling equipment.
  • Experience of the design of electric overhead travelling cranes to BS EN 13001 and BS 2573.
  • Strong understanding of the fundamentals within your engineering discipline.
  • Previous experience in a senior role in the management and design delivery of nuclear projects.
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering design solutions.
  • Understanding of design requirements to support nuclear safety cases.
  • High knowledge of safety legislation and statutory regulations.
  • Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of commercial awareness.
  • Management of multi-discipline engineering and design teams.
  • Leadership of a technical team within a project delivery environment.
  • Experience of managing sub-contracts.
  • Ability to develop engineering capability response in support of bid returns.
  • Full membership of a discipline specific engineering institution.
  • Desirable

  • Experience of the specification of mobile cranes.
  • Expert in Nuclear Industry.
  • A full UK driving licence.
  • Experience of bid preparation.
  • Employee Benefits Package

  • 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
  • Private Medical Scheme
  • Employee Share Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Schemes : Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
  • 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay
  • (+21w SMP)
  • 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
  • Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
  • In partnership with trade unions
  • Personal Development & Further Education Support
  • Long Service & Recognition Awards
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexible hybrid & agile working
  • After 1 year of service.
  • NUVIA UK - a subsidiary of VINCI Construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

    NUVIA UK is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

    Seniority level

  • Not Applicable
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

  • Construction
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