At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide technical support for mechanical handling assets like cranes and lifting equipment.
- Company: Join a leading organisation in the nuclear and defence sectors based in London.
- Benefits: Enjoy opportunities for professional development and work on safety-critical projects.
- Other info: Must qualify for Security Clearance and be a Sole UK national.
- Why this job: Engage in full life-cycle development of mechanical projects in a highly regulated environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience in regulated industries required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
The Mechanical Handling Engineer will work collaboratively with the Customer within the Mechanical Handling and Building Services teams to provide technical support on non‑nuclear and nuclear mechanical handling assets and facilities within the site; for example, cranes, lifting equipment and maintenance facilities. This role may include but is not limited to:
- Supporting the Mechanical Engineering lead in key delivery projects.
- Providing professional and flexible technical support to the ongoing operations and maintenance of DRDL extant mechanical handling assets.
- Ensuring that all mechanical aspects of facility modifications, redesigns and new infrastructure are scoped, developed and delivered to meet operational requirements, safety standards and compliance obligations.
You must be a Sole UK and qualify for Security Clearance.
Key Responsibilities- Support the Mechanical Engineering lead and customer to understand requirements and provide mechanical engineering support.
- Periodic reviews of maintenance regimes and activities.
- Specify replacement equipment/components and support the production of configuration documentation for permanent modifications.
- Scope, design and propose modifications to existing assets or new facilities based on customer needs and system limitations.
- Engage in the full life‑cycle development of mechanical projects, from conceptual design through to implementation and maintenance.
- Maintain configuration of technical drawings and documentation.
- Assess and approve technical documentation prior to customer submission, ensuring technical, regulatory and safety considerations have been addressed.
- Work with other disciplines, teams and stakeholders to deliver mechanical support for multi‑discipline infrastructure projects.
- Support the planning and execution of installation, commissioning and testing phases as needed.
- Provide technical input to project documentation, risk assessments and progress reporting.
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Relevant mechanical engineering experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas).
- Knowledge and awareness of cranes, crane safety and associated mechanical handling systems.
- Proficient with electrical CAD software and tools such as ETAP, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
- Proficiency in understanding/producing electrical/mechanical engineering drawings.
- Proficiency in hand calculations / FEA.
- Experience in the design process and producing evidence of the design and substantiation of systems and components.
- Ability to work in ambiguous environments, with a customer‑first approach and providing flexibility to changing requirements.
- Good communication skills – clear and convincing oral presentations, effective listening, clarifying information as needed.
- Understanding of nuclear industry and/or other safety‑critical environments.
- Experience in working in a dockyard, marine, Defence or MoD environments particularly with asset lifecycle support.
- Experience with cranes/lifting equipment and crane operations, especially safety‑critical and safety related systems.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems typical to cranes and hauling equipment.
- Knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, compressed air, water systems and thermal/fluid systems.
Mechanical Handling Engineer in London employer: Energy Jobline ZR
This role is based in London, working with a team focused on nuclear and defence projects. The company offers professional development opportunities and engages in safety-critical environments, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
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