Actemium Design - Senior Mechanical Engineer (Chorley)

Job description

Actemium Design (formerly North West Projects) is a national Engineering design company with a Nuclear sector focus. Being part of Vinci ENERGIES with a turnover of €13.7 billion, has allowed Actemium Design to grow in an exciting but secure manner. We are currently recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer. The ideal candidate will have Mechanical Engineering experience within the Nuclear sector and be Security Cleared.

Package: (£Competitive Salary + Electric Vehicle Car Scheme + Share Scheme + Pension + 25 days Holiday + Healthcare)

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work with the Engineering Manager and package lead Principal Engineer to support the successful delivery of the programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for taking a senior role within the mechanical design team for this package of work, with a need to develop an understanding of the technical requirements, communicate these to the engineering team and coordinate successful delivery under the guidance of the Engineering Manager / Package Lead Engineer and schedule set by the Project Manager.

The role requirements include:

• Developing a thorough understanding of the mechanical
  scope of work and functional requirements from the customer’s specifications
  
• Managing the day-to-day activities of the mechanical design
  team
  
• Ensuring the design deliverables are being produced as per
  the project schedule and aligned to key milestones
  
• Checking of work prior to submission for approval and acceptance in accordance with the company procedures
  
• Presenting on their assigned scope at design reviews and other technical project meetings
  
• Liaising with Subject Matter Experts (SME) within the customer organisation
  

Desired profile

• Several years’ experience working in a design office environment, preferably in the nuclear sector or other highly regulated industry
• Preferably degree qualified engineer or qualified by experience and registered with an appropriate industrial
  body, i.e. IMechE
• Experience of managing a small team of Mechanical Engineers and Designers and coordinating workload to ensure successful delivery to programme milestones
  
• Understanding of the design development lifecycle, preferably to the RIBA standard
  
• Experience of carrying out mechanical engineering design using the latest 3D software tools, preferably Inventor
  
• Design of mechanical handling equipment, containment
  systems, material transfer equipment, pipework, jigs, fixtures, and tooling, etc.
  
• Good understanding of working to technical documentation, standards, and procedures, especially those that apply to the nuclear industry
  
• Production of technical deliverables such as datasheets,
  Mechanical Handling Diagrams (MHD), Material Flow Diagrams (MFD), Verification and Validation (V&V) schedule, Assumptions and Risk Register, etc.
  
• Liaising with suppliers of specialist equipment

About ACTEMIUM

Part of the VINCI Energies Group, Actemium provide engineering design, project management, installation and commissioning of electrical, mechanical and IT services in the United Kingdom since 1907.
In addition, we provide specialist maintenance operations, fully complemented with accredited safety tests and inspection services to optimise the operational efficiency and safety of our client's equipment and systems. Whilst part of a global network of 300 Business Units, Actemium UK comprises of 7 Business Units covering all of the UK & RoI.