Mechanical Package Engineer - Bristol, United Kingdom - Vulcain Engineering - UK

Description

Do you have the energy to transform?Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact supporting the UK Government's strategy of Net Zero 2050?Vulcain Engineering Group provides Engineering consultancy services across multiple Industry sectors on a global scale.

With operations in 40 countries and employing over 2700 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by providing expertise in the form of high added value engineering services.

Our UK business, is well positioned within the UK Nuclear industry. By consistently delivering exemplary outcomes for our customers the Group has seen steady growth and expansion.

We now have exciting permanent opportunities for motivated and suitably qualified Mechanical Package Engineers to join our Technical Communities based in the South West of England.

Join us and be part of making a valuable contribution to the mega-infrastructure, Nuclear New Build project at Hinkley Point C (HPC).

Key Duties, Tasks and


Responsibilities:

The Mechanical Package Engineer will lead activities in developing the Mechanical design within the project's budget and determining timing for resource requirements.

The successful candidate will serve as the liaison for inter-discipline engineering involved in the project and is accountable for overall discipline related activities for the successful completion of the project.

Responsibilities:

Technical document surveillance and resolution of issuesReview of contractor deliverables, non-conformances, exemptions requests, open points, and design changesControl and Management of the evolution of the contract and design changesLiaise with other teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functionsCommunicate progress, risks, issues, and planning to support contract deliveryEnsure qualification activities are progressing accordingly to the contract progress and site needsTechnical assessment of the tenders in the aspects of design, qualification, and manufacturingProvide expertise for package design throughout the organisation as requiredIdentifying and resolving discrepancies from original proposal/ contract by raising technical queries and/or identifying trends and changes within the framework of management of changeParticipates in factory acceptance tests, also supporting engineers as required for vendor issuesEnsures compliance with client specifications and recommend cost effective improvements within the scope of client specifications and requirementsMechanical equipment study work, design, selection, and assessmentsPackage follow-up work during installation, mechanical completion, and commissioningEvaluate and respond to technical queries and non-conformance requestsEnsure compliance with relevant regulations, codes, and standards for supplier's scope of workExperience, Skills & Qualifications:Master's degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent)Although not immediately required, Chartership status or actively undergoing the process for attaining Chartership through a recognised international body will be highly considered when assessing candidates.

Understanding of the EPR or general PWR designKnowledge and experienced in Nuclear Mechanical Equipment DesignUnderstanding of Equipment interfaces (safety case, systems engineering, CDM)Contract management and documentary surveillance experienceCapable of producing technical specifications, including a sound understanding of nuclear processing regulationsUnderstanding of nuclear power generation, and the specialities of nuclear technology,Experience in the design of packages in both FEED and EPC environments,Appreciation of the technicalities of large nuclear projects, and the precautions that are required when designing them.

Experience on the design/ procurement of any of the following mechanical equipment:

process & pressure equipment, rotating equipment, handling equipment, gas measuring devices, liquid heating systems (including heating rods and supplying electrical cabinets), antifoaming skids, gloveboxes, fluid and waste processing systems, and pressure compliance systemBenefits:Hybrid workingPrivate medical & dental insuranceEnhanced maternity and paternity leave25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysMatched Pension schemeCycle to work schemeTraining and developmentEmployee referral schemeEnhanced company sick payTravel & Life InsuranceEmployee assistance programIn the absence of a master's degree in mechanical engineering, significant qualifications in an Engineering field with necessary work experience*Salary depending on experience*Due to the nature of the work role holders will be required to undergo a Basic Security clearance (BPSS) and must have Permanent Independent Right to Work in the UK.