Senior Mechanical Engineers

Overview

We are recruiting career‑minded engineers to support our growing mechanical engineering team in Glasgow, Bristol, or Reading. Projects support the UK nuclear submarine fleet, air, land and sea defence establishments, and new and existing manufacturing facilities. The role offers exposure to a wide range of engineering activities and opportunities to shape your own career path.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support to clients during development and analysis of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Produce documentation including diagrams, technical specifications, supporting calculations, analyses, design evidence and justifications.
• Lead problem‑solving efforts and influence key design decisions.
• Provide professional engineering services and undertake design reviews and presentations.
• Liaise with cross‑disciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Encourage and develop less experienced engineers within the team.

Qualifications

• BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent in a relevant STEM degree.
• CEng or on a career path to achieving CEng status.
• Technical report writing skills and professional attitude.
• Experience in the design/delivery of mechanical systems or equipment through the design lifecycle.
• Experience with piping/pump systems, mechanical handling equipment, mechanical‑structural apparatus.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as AutoCAD or similar.
• Willingness to learn new systems and equipment to meet project deliverables.

Desirable

• Familiarity with design and safety standards.
• Knowledge of defence standards.
• Experience specifying mechanical systems or equipment and producing design deliverables (e.g., equipment sizing calculations for heating/cooling/fan sizing, pumps, compressors, hydraulic plants, piping).
• Experience liaising and coordinating with other design disciplines.
• Willingness to travel and attend key meetings.

EEO Statement

We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from all candidates who meet the minimum criteria. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.