Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer x 3
SF35443
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Salary: Competitive

About the role
Here at Cavendish Nuclear we're looking to recruit 3 new Mechanical Engineers to join the Engineering team working within our nuclear business unit in Birchwood, Warrington. We are part of the FTSE 250 defence and engineering global organisation Babcock International and are based at a number of sites in the UK and overseas.

As a Mechanical Engineer you'll provide a technical interface with internal and external stakeholders at a detailed level.

You'll carry out technical investigations and analysis to provide data for problem assessment/resolution and for design of improvements within your specialist subject area. You'll assist with the effective management of the customer, through interfacing with customers and supply chain on design issues and assisting with procurement specifications; ensuring procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities.

You'll be working on a range of challenging engineering problems involving high levels of complexity and uncertainty, promoting effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams

What do I need to do the role?
You'll be educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline and have significant experience in delivering fit for purpose mechanical design solutions to cost and schedule.

We would also like you to have the following:-

• Ability to break down a problem/issue into constituent parts and present options for resolution
• Working knowledge of regulations relevant to the delivery of machinery (SOMSR 2008, CDM, PUWER, LOLER etc.)
• Familiar with engineering drawings and standards relevant to their production e.g. BS 8888 & GPS
• Experience of conventional engineering calculations in accordance with BS 2573 or similar standards
• Fully aware of Health & Safety standards, Good Practice Guides and ISO standards.

Lastly, you'll have good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and reporting) and the ability to interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders and teams at all levels of the business.

What else do I need to know?

• All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be capable of achieving security clearance at the required level for this role.
• We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview

About Cavendish Nuclear
Cavendish Nuclear is the UK's leading nuclear services company, with a highly-skilled workforce and a growing international presence. Our people innovate to make nuclear safer, faster, at lower cost across all aspects of the nuclear energy lifecycle.

We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

Application Guidance
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to ensure that our recruitment processes are regularly reviewed and adapted, as required, to ensure we're compliant with the latest government advice. We are striving to protect both our current and future employees by acting in a responsible way which reflects the restrictions we face. Please visit our website to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants.

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We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please check our career website for more information.

Closing Date: 6 August 2021