Role: Mechanical Design Engineer
Sector: Nuclear
Location: Thurso, Scotland (Candidates MUST) be local to site to be considered
Working Pattern: 3-Week Rotations (Week 1 - Mon-Fri / Week 2 - Mon- Fri / Week 3 - Mon-Thurs)
Start Date: August / September 2025
Duration: Ongoing
Rates: -22.73 / -39.03 D.O.E Hourly Rate PAYE
Clearance: Background Checks

Vacancies have arisen in the design team for mechanical design engineers to deliver design packages in support of projects.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a good working knowledge of MAN 0004 (Engineering), a good understanding of Dounreay design processes as well as a good understanding of design governance and its application.

Main Responsibilities:

• Control, develop and implement plans and procedures
• Design, evaluate and deliver the technical governance of projects
• Identify resource requirements to prepare for/carry out activities
• Apply health, safety, environmental and waste management processes with engineering activities taking advice where necessary from appropriate specialists
• Undertake the professional management and execution of contract and project works including observation of work to identify industry standards are applied
• Resolve technical queries and develop appropriate solutions for operational problems
• Write technical specifications
• Monitor implementation of plans and procedures to ensure compliance with project schedules, safety procedures and legislation
• Liaise effectively with regulators and stakeholders on specific projects
• Support independent verification and substantiation report
• Ensure designs are compliant with the relevant regulations
• Create design documentation including engineering reports, proposals, specifications, calculations, drawing and reviews
• Perform the responsibilities of management appointments relevant to post

Aptitudes and Experience:

• HND in Engineering or equivalent based on Engineering Council Standard for Engineering Technician
• Relevant experience in mechanical engineering
• Good understanding of design governance and both the low risk and full design processes
• Post specific capability analysis assessment

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