Description
Company Overview
Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a leading company working within the Nuclear Engineer sector.
Job Location and Work Arrangement
The position is based in Oxfordshire, with a hybrid work arrangement. Applications from candidates further away will also be considered.
Contract Details
- 12-month contract
- Hourly rate: £50-£55
- The position sits outside IR35
Responsibilities and Duties
- Deliver mechanical engineering scope to satisfy the technical specification
- Potential to lead teams for the full project lifecycle, including Specification, Design, Procurement, Supply/Manufacture Liaison, Installation, Acceptance Testing, Commissioning, and Operator Training in Nuclear Engineering Projects
- Production of and approval of deliverables throughout the delivery process
- Checking/approval of discipline-specific engineering deliverables
- Contribution to engineering and safety reviews
- Ensure quality and prompt delivery of documentation throughout all phases of the project lifecycle
- Compliance with safety legislation and statutory regulations
- Develop cost-effective technical solutions
- Provide technical consultancy
Professional Qualifications
- Strong understanding of the fundamentals within the engineering discipline
- Previous experience of working within the nuclear industry (desirable but not essential if transferrable skills are demonstrated)
- Proven track record of successfully delivering mechanical engineering solutions within a highly regulated industry
- Working knowledge of plant layout, setup, installation, and alignment of plant, equipment, and machinery for works test, integrated test, site installation, and commissioning
- Understanding of the requirements to support safety-led designs and associated regulatory compliance
- Good understanding of wider industry safety legislation and statutory regulations
- Understanding of modern delivery practices (e.g., BIM compliance, RIBA/BSRIA design delivery stage gates)
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
- Good level of commercial awareness
- Experience of leading design teams
Personal Skills
- DV security clearance or the ability to go through the vetting process
Salary and Benefits
- Hourly rate: £50 - £55
- 12-month contract
Additional Information
Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed, or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.