Senior Mechanical Engineer (Client Side) in Bridgwater

Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Reference: EDFJP

Location: Hinkley Point C, Nr Bridgwater, Somerset.

Arrangement: 40 Hours per week/8 Hour days - Permanent

Work arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office, 2 days at home.

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent. BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferable.

Hinkley Point C is a transformative infrastructure project for the UK, offering large scale, reliable, zero carbon electricity, boosting regional economies and building a foundation for future clean energy systems. NUVIA is a key part of this mission. You will be based out of Bristol and Bridgwater offices with the potential to work from HPC site when required. This is a hybrid role with the possibility of combining work from home and in the office.

The successful individual will be required to work in a team of engineers to deliver part of the Spares Engineering Work Scope. This work scope includes:

• Delivery of spares strategies for all systems across HPC
• Delivery of the obsolescence strategy for HPC
• Delivery of strategic spares strategy for HPC
• Delivery of standardisation of spares strategy for HPC

This includes technical analysis, optimisation, selection, approval, and procurement of strategic and non-strategic spare parts. The role also will involve liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, with a real focus on co-ordinating with other disciplines to deliver projects.

Principal Accountabilities (will include some/not all of the following):

• Produce technical reviews recommending procurement of spare parts for mechanical/electrical and I&C equipment.
• Present technical reviews to stakeholders to seek endorsement.
• Ensure alignment with commissioning and maintenance program needs.
• Management of project phase equipment obsolescence.
• Develop initial engineering solutions and recommend procurement of components.
• Deliver and develop processes for how we will conduct business in the project phase and in plant operation.
• Own the procurement of Strategic Spares, producing technical reports recommending strategic spares based on ODC guidance.
• Provide oversight during manufacturing by attending works i.e. FATs and RRMs.
• Support delivery and storage arrangements for strategic spares.
• Management of the standardised spares list, making sure the spares are delivered in line with commissioning and maintenance need dates.
• Maintain interfaces and develop relationships (technical & functional) with other HPC departments EPR Family Stations and EDF Energy’s existing Nuclear Business.
• Research operating experience from the wider industries applicable to the HPC project and promote its use and application to make HPC a World Class performer.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Process Engineering or similar field
• 5+ years experience in a similar role
• Previous background in the nuclear industry is essential
• Ability for occasional travel to supplier and client facilities
• Driven and self-motivated. You will always be supported but you will quickly take on responsibility in different areas.
• Excellent communication skills and able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with Excel
• Ability to read technical drawings, reports and information from various data sources
• Be able to develop and follow procedures.
• Have experience of working in a project environment.
• Experience of dealing with a wide range of suppliers and customers (UK based and international).
• Excellent Report (Technical Business Cases) Writing Skills.

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme *After 1 year of service.

NUVIA UK - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally. NUVIA UK is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence. NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.