Mechanical Specialist Engineer

The Mechanical Engineering Lead will work collaboratively with the Customer within the Mechanical Handling and Building Services teams to provide technical support on Babcock non-nuclear and nuclear mechanical handling assets and facilities within the Devonport Dockyard site; for example, cranes, lifting equipment and maintenance facilities. 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 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, leading a small lead of mechanical handling and building services engineers supporting various projects. 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. Lead and coordinate a small team of mechanical engineers, providing direction, mentorship and oversight. 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. Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline; Master’s degree or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred. 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 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/production of electrical/mechanical engineering drawings Proficiency in understanding/production of hand calculations/FEA 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 of cranes/lifting equipment and crane operations, especially safety critical and safety related systems. Knowledge of electrical/mechanical/hydraulic systems as typical to cranes and hauling equipment Knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, compressed air, water systems and thermal/fluid systems Quest Global is an organization 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; As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. We are looking to expand our Mechanical Engineering capability in all levels of experience and are keen to hear from you if you feel you’re ready to take the next step in your career. You must be a Sole UK National and qualify for Security Clearance.