Mechanical Project Engineer

You’ll coordinate between suppliers, client teams, and Responsible Designer functions to keep technical requirements on track.

This role focuses on mechanical equipment contracts, covering design, manufacturing, and qualification oversight.

Your future team will depend on you to ensure smooth progress across complex engineering interfaces.

• Review contract amendments, exemptions, non-conformances, open points, and design changes
• Mentor and support colleagues in developing technical knowledge
• Coordinate and participate in technical meetings with clients and suppliers
• Technical surveillance and review of contractor deliverables (design documentation)
• Monitor qualification activities to align with contract and site requirements
• Drive resolution of technical issues and queries
• Manage evolution of contract and related design changes
• Report key performance indicators (KPIs) to Contract Engineering Lead (CEL)
• Perform technical assessment of tenders (design, qualification, manufacturing)
• Ensure integration of equipment with interfacing systems and functions

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
• Experience in mechanical equipment design, manufacture, or operation
• Experience with change-management and deliverable systems (e.g. UKDC, UKICM, OPM, CEMAR, Teamcenter)
• Proficient with Navisworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, PDMS, Aveva E3D, etc.
• Strong organisational/time-management capabilities
• Background in contract management/documentary surveillance
• Strong skills in managing equipment interfaces (safety case, systems engineering, civil interfaces)

🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity

🕒 Flexible working hours

💼 Professional fees reimbursed

🛡️ Pension scheme (8% company / 4% personal)

💰 Employee referral scheme

🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it

📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes

You’ll be based full-time in Bridgwater, working between the site and the project office. To support those moving closer, we can offer a relocation package.

🏥 Income Protection & 3× Salary Death-in-Service Cover

🏖️ 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days