Senior Mechanical Engineer in Slough

Quest Global is an organisation at the forefront of innovation and one of the world's fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

The Mechanical Engineering team works collaboratively with the Customer within the Mechanical and Building Services teams to provide technical support on non-nuclear and nuclear mechanical assets and facilities within the dockyard site. This role may include but is not limited to:

• Being the technical interface with the customer, providing professional and flexible technical accountability to the ongoing operations and maintenance of DRDL mechanical 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage directly with the customer to understand requirements and provide mechanical engineering support and attend Authorisation Group meetings.
• Periodic reviews of maintenance regimes and activities.
• Specifying replacement equipment/components and supporting 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 lifecycle development of mechanical projects, from conceptual design through to implementation and maintenance.
• Maintaining configuration of technical drawings and documentation.
• Assessing and approving technical documentation prior to customer submission, ensuring technical, regulatory and safety considerations have been addressed.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to align mechanical support with broader 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.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Foundation degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas etc.).
• Knowledge and awareness of mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in understanding/production of mechanical engineering documentation.
• Proficiency in understanding/production of hand calculations/Mechanical maintenance.
• Experience in the design process and producing evidence of the design and substantiation of systems and components.

Desirable Attributes:

• Good Communication skills - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
• Understanding of nuclear industry and/or other safety critical environments.
• Experience in working in a design and with asset lifecycle support.
• Knowledge of process/mechanical/hydraulic systems as typical to cranes and hauling equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical building services, including compressed air, water systems and thermal/fluid systems.