Mechanical Engineer in Bristol

Location: Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangement

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Help Shape the Future of Nuclear Engineering

At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical Engineer at either of our Warrington (Cheshire), Bristol, Leicester (Leicestershire) or Newbury (Berkshire).

The Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you play a vital role in our mission. From decommissioning redundant nuclear facilities and supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, to enabling the operation and construction of nuclear power plants, Cavendish Nuclear is at the forefront of cleaning up the nuclear legacy and shaping a future where nuclear energy contributes to national security, energy resilience and net zero goals.

Our highly skilled team delivers major defence, decommissioning, new build and nuclear generation projects, winning over 78% of our recent tenders. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and more cost-effective across the energy lifecycle – including our work with Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and X Energy.

Day To Day You’ll

• Promote effective collaboration across Engineering and other functional teams
• Interface with customers and the supply chain on design issues and support procurement specifications
• Ensure correct application of procedures, codes and standards to technical and engineering activities
• Contribute to product safety assessments and act as a technical interface with stakeholders
• Conduct technical investigations and analysis to resolve problems and improve designs
• Drive process improvements across the operational/design lifecycle to enhance quality and efficiency

This is a full-time role (37 hours per week), based at one of our offices in Bristol, Warrington (Cheshire), Leicester (Leicestershire) or Newbury (Berkshire), with hybrid working arrangements (three days in the office).

Essential Experience Of The Mechanical Engineer

Nuclear experience is not a requirement for this role. If you are someone who owns and delivers, who champions high performance and has the courage to challenge the status quo, then we would like to hear from you. We welcome applicants from all engineering backgrounds who are able to demonstrate the following:

• A minimum of HNC (Higher National Certificate) or HND (Higher National Diploma) in Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in CAD tools and a solid understanding of General Engineering Drawing Practice
• The ability to build strong, influential relationships with key stakeholders

Qualifications For The Mechanical Engineer

Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Cavendish Nuclear

As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.