Senior Mechanical Handling Engineer (client side 14139)

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Position - Senior Mechanical Handling Engineer

Location - Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth

Travel - Required to site once every 4-6 weeks.

Hybrid working - Can be based remotely or at one of our Nuvia offices' at Milton Park, Oxford or Risley park, Warrington.

Arrangement - Contracted (Inside IR35) or Staff.

Salary - Dependent on experience

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferrable.

Supporting one of our key clients we are looking for Senior Mechanical Handling Engineers to support the Dock readiness Projects of a nuclear licensed site. This will involve providing mechanical assistance and managing activities so that processes are properly, adequately, and efficiently implemented across the project.

Responsibilities -

• Draft technical design information such as requirements, design reports, presentations and calculations.
• Oversee and support the generation of 3D, 2D CAD drawings and BOM's.
• Draft technical queries and change records.
• Update and supply relevant information including job plans and inspections.
• Analysis existing design records.
• Maintenance of current design records
• Determine time frames.
• Looking to work for dock bottom lift, scheme design, controlled design
• Building and constructing new fence / turnstile / access perimeter / CCTV
• Putting in new electrical, remove existing HVAC systems
• Upgrading facility markings, more pedestrian markings

Qualification and experience -

To be considered for this role in Senior Mechanical Handling you should have most of the following:

Essential

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience and knowledge of engineering and process development; specifically in mechanical handling or electrical systems.
• Understanding of mechanical design is essential.
• Knowledge of a nuclear civil or defence site will be valuable.
• Effective report writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of analysis tools and data platforms such as Word, Excel and Autodesk Vault.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status or a member of a relevant institute.
• Experience within the nuclear industry on a licensed site.
• Knowledge or experience of defence or Nuclear safety cases and requirements etc.

Why us?

• Employee Staff Benefits:
• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service, 31 days after 10 years' service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• *After 1 year of service

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.