Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Help Us Make a World of Difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low-carbon energy, working at the forefront of the transition towards a sustainable, net-zero future. We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team based at Capenhurst. This role involves developing mechanical designs, ensuring safety and compliance, managing projects, and collaborating with suppliers. You will with opportunities for hybrid working available.

At Urenco, we believe in supporting our people to be their best. If you feel you meet some, but not all, of the criteria we are looking for, we still encourage you to apply. We are passionate about nurturing talent and potential, and we offer market-leading training and development programmes, along with mentoring from industry experts.

What you’ll do: 

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Conceptual and Basic Design

• Develop and deliver conceptual designs and detailed specifications, focusing on mechanical systems and equipment.
• Lead the creation of basic design packages for Core Plant Technology (CPT).

Safety and Compliance

• Promote a proactive safety culture by conducting safety analyses and integrating lessons from the nuclear industry into advanced plant designs.
• Ensure all designs comply with industry best practices and safety standards.

Project Management

• Plan and manage the mechanical design aspects of projects, contributing to feasibility studies, option evaluations, and the selection of the best available technologies.

Supplier Collaboration

• Provide direction and oversight to suppliers during the detailed design phase to ensure alignment with project requirements and industry standards.

Technology Leadership

• Define and maintain mechanical design expertise within the Core Plant Technology (CPT) framework.
• Leverage best practices and cutting-edge technology to enhance safety and innovation.

Standards and Compliance

• Establish, control, and maintain group reference designs and safety case standards, including those for UF6 enrichment, support systems, and deconversion processes.
• Ensure alignment with Urenco Technology Development (UTD) activities.

Post-Implementation Reviews

• Lead post-implementation reviews of mechanical systems, incorporating feedback related to safety, licensing compliance, operational efficiency, and asset management into the design process.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

To succeed, you’ll need to bring:

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

• Proven Expertise: Demonstrated success in creating conceptual and basic designs for mechanical components, equipment, and systems within complex process facilities.
• Leadership: Extensive experience in plant and component design at a senior level.
• Problem-Solving: Strong ability to apply innovative solutions based on past experience to overcome challenges and foster organisational growth.
• Industry Knowledge: Specialised mechanical design expertise in the nuclear or process industries.

What We Offer You

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper.  You will receive:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days. 
• A generous bonus scheme. 
• A defined contribution pension scheme; with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are One Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.