Mechanical Engineer, UK (Full Time Permanent) - Senior and Mid-Level available

We are currently seeking to fill six Senior Mechanical Engineer positions within the Defense Maritime sector, with a focus on nuclear-powered submarines. These roles are available in various locations, including Bristol, Plymouth, Barrow on Furness, and Glasgow. While the positions offer a hybrid working model, candidates must be within a commutable distance to one of these locations. The workweek is structured as four days.

Requirements:

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Essential:

 - Experience working with nuclear submarines.

 - A degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Desirable:

 - Demonstrable expertise in Propulsion/Generation or Auxiliary systems, Hull design, Naval Architecture, and/or Integrated Platform Management Systems in the submarine or surface ship domains.

 - Competence in Systems Engineering, particularly in the development, integration, and support of new capabilities within existing systems.

 - Experience in developing and managing Operating Documentation, Training Materials, Standards, and Qualifications.

 - Proficiency in Platform, Systems, and Equipment Maintenance, Support, and Through-Life Capability Management.

 - Experience in developing and managing User and System Requirements within a Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) environment.

 - Familiarity with civil nuclear operations.

 - Programme and project management skills within recognized frameworks such as PRINCE2, P3M, or Agile, including risk management.

 - Strong organizational and planning skills with a structured approach to work.

 - Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

 - Commitment to completing work on time, within budget, and to a high quality.

 - Professional attitude when dealing with clients, stakeholders, and third-party organizations.

 - Excellent interpersonal and team behaviors with a customer-focused approach.

 - Innovation and the ability to offer new ideas to solve established problems, improve processes, and optimize output delivery.

 - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas and focus on key issues.

Additional Information:

- Location: Hybrid working with flexibility to travel to the aforementioned locations (Bristol, Plymouth, Barrow on Furness, Glasgow). Travel and accommodation expenses are covered.

- Work hours: 40 hours a week, with flexibility in scheduling (e.g., 40 hours from Monday to Thursday, off on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).

- STEM qualification with a degree or equivalent qualification is required.

- Experience in the Defense Maritime sector with a focus on nuclear-powered submarines is highly desirable.

- Experience in the Royal Navy is beneficial but not essential if candidates have relevant experience in other submarine-related fields.

- For a Senior Engineer role, candidates are expected to be Incorporated with a professional institute.

About Us:

To enhance our Consulting Team, we are seeking Systems Engineering Consultants with expertise in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Systems and Operations, Ship/Submarine Systems, or Naval Architecture. Ideally, you will have experience in the HM Forces or a defense-related sector and be skilled in managing projects, systems, and teams to deliver critical outputs to UK Defense.

Qualifications:

Candidates may also have or be working towards a professional qualification in Engineering, Programme or Project Management, Environment, Health and Safety Management, Obsolescence and Through-Life Capability Management, and/or Quality Management and Auditing.

Applicants must be UK Nationals and have or be willing to undergo Security Clearance to SC.

If you meet these requirements and are ready to contribute your expertise to our team, we invite you to apply for one of these exciting positions in the Defense Maritime sector.