Senior Mechanical Engineer in Glasgow

• Work Pattern: Hybrid
• Salary/Rate Banding: up to £58,000 (DOE) Contractors also welcome to apply

There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK.

As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes.

Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience.

From helping to deliver the UK's ambitious fusion energy programme to supporting major defence and nuclear infrastructure projects, our teams work at the forefront of complex, safety-critical challenges.

Our diverse portfolio offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work alongside industry-leading professionals and build a rewarding career while contributing to projects of national significance.

The Mechanical Engineer will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team within the Approval Authority.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide technical support to ongoing operations and future programmes, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of engineering services across regulated facilities and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Author, develop, assess, maintain, and manage engineering design substantiation documentation for infrastructure, facilities, and assets within a regulated environment.
• Prepare, evaluate, and manage engineering design changes, modifications, and concessions.
• Present technical submissions and design substantiation documentation to relevant governance, assurance, and safety review panels.
• Develop and maintain Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing (EIMT) schedules, operating procedures, and supporting evidence to demonstrate compliance with design and safety requirements throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Produce and assess Periodic Reviews of Safety and associated engineering assurance documentation.
• Provide technical advice, guidance, and direction to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop scopes of work for Independent Technical Assessments (ITA) and Independent Peer Reviews (IPR).
• Apply a combination of broad and specialist engineering knowledge to support the implementation of existing and emerging technologies.
• Apply appropriate engineering principles and practical methods to the design, development, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, modification, and decommissioning of engineering systems and assets within regulated or high-hazard environments.
• Produce robust technical justifications to support engineering modifications and obtain the necessary approvals.
• Review and assess technical reports, engineering studies, and safety-related submissions.

Essential

• Experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in industrial plant, equipment, and machinery, such as pumps, generators, and associated systems.
• Sound knowledge of current engineering design standards, codes, and working practices, including relevant British and European Standards.
• Demonstrable theoretical and practical experience across the full project lifecycle, including concept design, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operational support.
• Experience assessing the design, performance, and suitability of mechanical plant and equipment in challenging or safety-critical environments.
• Proven ability to produce robust technical justifications and supporting documentation to facilitate the approval and implementation of engineering design modifications.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering projects, providing mechanical engineering expertise and technical input to project teams.
• Experience with lifting equipment, including overhead travelling cranes (EOT cranes), mobile cranes, and other mechanical handling systems.
• For non-nuclear background candidates, a Nuclear introductory course would be required to be undertaken within 6 months of joining
• Minimum HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Experience working within highly regulated or safety-critical industries, such as nuclear, defence, energy, transportation, or other complex engineering environments.
• Familiarity with safety assessment and risk management techniques, including HAZID and HAZOP studies.
• Experience in the design, assessment, or assurance of safety-related structures, systems, and components.
• Knowledge of engineering regulations, governance frameworks, and industry best practices applicable to high-hazard environments.
• Understanding of sector-specific codes, standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to safety-critical engineering projects.
• Engineering degree
• Chartered Engineer