Mechanical Engineer - Reactor Decommissioning

First Technical Recruitment ,
Bristol, Bristol
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Job Type: Full-time

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Mechanical Engineer (Reactor Decommissioning) Permanent Location: Bristol, United Kingdom Salary: Competitive. Sector: Nuclear and Power. Company Profile The Reactor Decommissioning team is made up of engineers and scientists who work across numerous mechanical engineering and nuclear safety and waste management projects. Within the nuclear industry, their engineers provide advice and support that is critical to continued safe operation of existing plant and decommissioning of plant that has reached its end of life. Our client are also poised play a key role in the development of the design of the next generation of Nuclear Power stations. You'll help to grow their technical capability to address a diverse range of problems in a safety critical environment. Whilst your office base will be in Bristol, flexibility in work location is important - from time to time their clients do call on their team to deliver work from their sites. This is an exciting time as they are diversifying their portfolio to become a more global organisation, while also continuing to grow their services in the Nuclear and Power New Build sector in the UK. Job Description Their growing team is looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer with nuclear experience, or experience in a safety critical industry. You'll enjoy working on technically challenging engineering projects and be able to solve complex problems, clearly communicating solutions to others. You'll enjoy working with others, sometimes directly at client sites, sometimes from their offices. This role offers excellent opportunities for career development for the right candidate working towards chartered status. If you have a passion for engineering and want to understand where a career with our client might lead, then we would like to hear from you. Our client works across numerous plant areas, each with different technical challenges, but with a focus on nuclear decommissioning and waste management. These include design and assessment of ILW and LLW retrieval and processing techniques, packaging of waste for transportation and long-term storage, assessment of existing plant and support to the planning and infrastructure required for decommissioning. You'll be expected to help define the problem, identify an appropriate methodology, and justify the right solution. You'll be helping them to develop clients decommissioning plans, design and construction of new build projects; assure the longevity and integrity of existing infrastructure; and deliver innovative consultancy advice to key clients, critical to the success of the global energy market. Their reputation is centred on delivering the right engineering solutions to our clients' problems. They value the relationship they have with their clients and would expect you to improve the engineering service they provide, and build close relationships with the client, founded on trust and delivery. Requirements: Our client are looking for people who relish technically challenging engineering projects. You should have the ability to solve complex problems and be able to clearly communicate this solution to others. A strong mechanical engineering background is essential, as well as an aptitude to develop into new technical areas quickly. You will be proactive and have excellent communication and presentation skills. You will also have an appreciation of the commercial aspects of consultancy and design projects, to identify project risks and to ensure mitigations are identified and in place. Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and with colleagues. Staff development and career progression is crucial to their business and they are therefore seeking highly motivated engineers that can help others to develop and achieve their potential. Possess skills in (or an interest in undertaking) the leadership and development / mentoring of staff, and help to develop others by sharing your knowledge and experience. Nuclear industry experience is highly desirable. Experience in a safety critical industry. Honours Degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or related discipline (2:1 minimum). Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership with the IMechE (or another engineering institution). Technical practitioner able to demonstrate sound engineering judgement and with extensive experience in using fundamental engineering skills. Proven record of delivering technically challenging projects. Able to produce and review/correct high quality technical reports. Motivated and driven to meet delivery/cost targets without compromising quality. Awareness of own technical limitations and using the help and support of others to deliver. An understanding of the commercial aspects of a consultancy business. Some on-site or hands-on plant experience is desirable but not essential. The ability to speak French, German, Japanese or Chinese would be an added bonus. Security Clearance: This role may re

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