Senior Mechanical Engineer

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 recognised expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty‑five‑year‑old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses who believe that engineering can make the impossible possible; innovators inspired by technology and innovation, and perpetually driven to design, develop and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognise that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organisation that truly believes that when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

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.

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

• Acting as 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.
• Supporting a variety of projects as part of a mechanical and building services engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage directly with the customer to understand requirements and provide mechanical engineering support and attend Authorisation Group meetings.
• Perform 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• Knowledge and awareness of mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in understanding/production of mechanical engineering drawings.
• 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 – clear and convincing oral presentations, effective listening and clarification of information.
• Understanding of nuclear industry and/or other safety‑critical environments.
• Experience working in a design and asset lifecycle support role.
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical/hydraulic systems typical to cranes and hauling equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical building services, including compressed air, water systems and thermal/fluid systems.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology