Senior Design Engineer

Description:

Techniche Global are supporting an engineering defence contractor to appoint a Senior Design Engineer responsible for the development and design of process facilities related to submarines at HM Naval Base Devonport. This includes nuclear process plant equipment including pressure and pipe systems.
Rate:                     up to £70p/hr UMB- inside IR35
Location:               Devonport, Plymouth – hybrid (1-2 days at the office/ 3 days WFH)
Duration:               6 months initially
Requirements:        eligible for SC Clearance
  
Key responsibilities:

Management and development of a small team of Design Engineers
Development and delivery of designs in accordance with the design process (Start-up, Concept, Scheme, Detailed and Implementation phases)
Managing the production, checking and approval of technical documentation and drawings
Leading engineering analyses including calculations, component structural analysis and system fluid flow simulation/analysis
Ensuring compliance with nuclear site licence conditions, statutory legislation and design codes/standards
Providing through-life technical support for nuclear process assets
Estimating, prioritising and producing work schedules/project programmes   
Required Knowledge, Skills,   Experience and Competences
Required:

Understanding of mechanical engineering principles for the design, operation and maintenance of pressure/pipework systems
Knowledge of the design lifecycle
Knowledge of the general regulations, legislation and standards that are applicable to nuclear process and pressure system design
Knowledge of project specification, planning and budgeting   
And, technical experience with one or more of the following:

Pressure systems
Computer aided design
Component engineering simulation
System fluid flow analysis
Nuclear plant design   
With the following personal competencies:

Good organisational and time management skills
Good communication skills, both oral and written, including report writing
Questioning attitude
Attention to detail
Logical approach to problem solving and provision of advice
Flexible approach to allow for reactive nature of work
An ability to work with others and independently
Professional attitude and approach to work