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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear
| Posting date: | 07 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £70,000.0 to £85,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £70,000 - £85,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2025 |
| Location: | Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6AE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4702847_1751898620 |
Summary
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Sector Location: United Kingdom | Hybrid | Permanent
A well-established international engineering and services organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to spearhead high-impact projects within the nuclear sector. This role offers the opportunity to influence the future of energy and infrastructure through technical leadership and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the mechanical engineering scope across complex nuclear-focused projects, from feasibility to commissioning
- Provide strategic technical leadership to internal teams and external partners
- Ensure rigorous adherence to nuclear industry standards, including safety, regulatory compliance, and quality control
- Guide the preparation and review of technical documentation, specifications, and design deliverables
- Collaborate with clients, design teams, and subcontractors to drive project delivery and engineering excellence
- Promote continuous improvement and best practice within design and execution phases.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
- Chartered Engineer status or on the pathway towards chartership
- Extensive experience in the nuclear industry or other highly regulated sectors (e.g. defence, petrochemical, energy)
- Demonstrable background in leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects
- Strong knowledge of UK nuclear legislation, safety case development, and engineering design codes
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills
What's Offered
- Competitive salary and benefits tailored to experience. £70,000 - £80,000 basicsalary & car allowance
- Professional development support and structured career growth
- An inclusive and collaborative engineering culture
- Involvement in meaningful projects contributing to the clean energy transition
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