Mechanical Engineer
// Role Summary
Join Cavendish Nuclear as a Mechanical Engineer, contributing to vital clean energy and defence projects. This role offers a chance to innovate and impact the future of nuclear technology.
// Key Responsibilities
- Design and technical investigations for nuclear facilities and power plants.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, customers, and supply chains.
- Ensure adherence to industry codes, standards, and procedures.
- Drive process improvements across the design and operational lifecycle.
- Hybrid working arrangements available in Warrington or Moor Row.
// Role Specification
About the Role
As a Mechanical Engineer within the Cavendish Nuclear business, you will play a crucial role in a variety of projects, from decommissioning redundant nuclear facilities to supporting continuous at sea deterrence and the operation/build of nuclear power plants. Your work will contribute to cleaning up the nuclear legacy, ensuring national security, securing energy supply, and meeting net-zero commitments.
Cavendish Nuclear tackles major defence, decommissioning, new build, and nuclear generation projects. We are innovators focused on making nuclear safer, faster, and more cost-effective across the entire nuclear energy lifecycle, supporting significant projects like Hinkley C, Sizewell C, and X Energy.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Promote effective collaboration across Engineering and other functional teams.
- Interface with customers and the supply chain on design issues and support procurement specifications.
- Ensure correct application of procedures, codes, and standards to technical and engineering activities.
- Contribute to product safety assessments and act as a technical interface with stakeholders.
- Conduct technical investigations and analysis to resolve problems and improve designs.
- Drive process improvements across the operational/design lifecycle to enhance quality and efficiency.
Essential Experience and Qualifications
Nuclear experience is not a prerequisite. We are looking for individuals who are proactive, high-performing, and willing to challenge the status quo. Applicants from all engineering backgrounds are welcome, provided they can demonstrate the following:
- A minimum of HNC (Higher National Certificate) or HND (Higher National Diploma) in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in CAD tools and a solid understanding of General Engineering Drawing Practice.
- The ability to build strong, influential relationships with key stakeholders.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance.
What We Offer
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations
- Employee share scheme
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces
- Holiday Trading options
- 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering
- Excellent development opportunities and employee assistance programme
About Cavendish Nuclear
Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, is a leader in the UK nuclear industry, delivering critical solutions for clean energy, defence, and civil new build and decommissioning projects. We are committed to innovation, safety, and cost-effectiveness across the nuclear lifecycle. A career with us offers global opportunities within Babcock International Group.
We are a disability confident committed employer and welcome applications from all. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.