Mechanical Engineer in Bristol

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value‑added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world’s nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants and a full suite of reactor services—all focused on safety, performance and sustainability. Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we are driving the future of clean energy. In the UK our team is already 400‑strong and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we aim to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025.

Job Location: United Kingdom, Bristol

Travel: 25%

Responsibilities:

• The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the development of technical deliverables including mechanical developments, calculations, design, specification, and design reviews.
• Providing engineering support for projects to estimate scope of work and support the Engineering Design Manager for budgeting activities.
• Interpreting design requirements from customers.
• Working with the Engineering Team to provide product designs and design for test rigs.
• Understanding and defining HSE requirements & CDM regulations.
• Working with suppliers to define components for projects.
• Proactively seeking best solutions and working autonomously.
• Writing technical reports, utilising information from the analysis.
• Providing supporting calculations and information for designs.
• Developing project literature such as test, commissioning, and decommissioning procedures.
• Actively participating in Design Reviews as well as HSE Reviews to assess whether a modification requires an impact analysis of the Design Requirements.
• Ensuring the solutions identified during Design Reviews are correctly implemented.
• Managing Design changes and Design Configurations.
• Producing and verifying technical documentation in accordance with Framatome Limited processes, procedures, and instructions.
• Producing specifications for equipment, supporting the procurement team on technical topics, and producing technical bid evaluations.
• Assisting business development as technical support and technically supporting the bid process, writing technical proposals, and collecting costs for engineering activities.
• Networking with companies and trade associations; assisting in engineering graduate development.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineering (MEng or equivalent).
• Working experience with Product Lifecycle Management.
• Document Revision Control.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, material sciences, etc.
• Calculations for equipment and systems (commercial software and/or hand calculation, Excel, etc.).
• Very good knowledge of standards for static and rotating equipment, such as EN13445, ASME VIII Div 1 & 2, API 610.
• Experience with FMEA and HAZOP.
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge clearly and understandably.
• Knowledge of engineering standards.
• HSE and quality knowledge.

Desired Personal Characteristics:

• Determination – not easily discouraged or put off.
• Passion, enthusiasm, and charisma.
• Innovative – prepared to see beyond what has been done before.
• Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through adversity.
• Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges.
• Assertive – gets things done when they need to be.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays.
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Individual and family private health care.
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover.
• Life assurance (4× salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Professional body membership.
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Babbel – learn a new language.
• Generous family leave – maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay.