Senior Mechanical Engineer

Join NUVIA UK, a leading engineering services company, as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. In this role, you will provide technical support to ongoing operations and future programs, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of engineering services across regulated facilities and infrastructure. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team and have the opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance.

Responsibilities

• Author, develop, assess, maintain, and manage engineering design substantiation documentation for infrastructure, facilities, and assets within a regulated environment.
• Prepare, evaluate, and manage engineering design changes, modifications, and concessions, and present technical submissions to relevant governance panels.
• Develop and maintain Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing (EIMT) schedules, operating procedures, and supporting evidence to demonstrate compliance with design and safety requirements.
• Demonstrable theoretical and practical experience across the full project lifecycle, including concept design, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operational support.
• Experience assessing the design, performance, and suitability of mechanical plant and equipment in challenging or safety-critical environments.
• Proven ability to produce robust technical justifications and supporting documentation to facilitate the approval and implementation of engineering design modifications.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering projects, providing mechanical engineering expertise and technical input to project teams.

Requirements

• Experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in industrial plant, equipment, and machinery, such as pumps, generators, and associated systems.
• Sound knowledge of current engineering design standards, codes, and working practices, including relevant British and European Standards.
• Experience with lifting equipment, including overhead travelling cranes (EOT cranes), mobile cranes, and other mechanical handling systems.
• For non-nuclear background candidates, a Nuclear introductory course would be required to be undertaken within 6 months of joining
• Minimum HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent experience

Preferred

• Experience working within highly regulated or safety-critical industries, such as nuclear, defence, energy, transportation, or other complex engineering environments.
• Familiarity with safety assessment and risk management techniques, including HAZID and HAZOP studies.
• Experience in the design, assessment, or assurance of safety-related structures, systems, and components.
• Knowledge of engineering regulations, governance frameworks, and industry best practices applicable to high-hazard environments.
• Understanding of sector-specific codes, standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to safety-critical engineering projects.
• Engineering degree
• Chartered Engineer