Senior Mechanical Engineer – Turbines
Assystem
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
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About the role
- Support turbine system engineering activities across operational nuclear power plant assets
- Technical oversight, performance analysis, and engineering documentation for rotating plant
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex turbine and thermal system challenges
- Lead engineering activities related to steam turbines, governors, valves, and auxiliary systems
- Provide technical oversight, troubleshooting, and performance analysis of turbine plant
- Develop and review specifications, calculations, reports, and modification proposals
- Support maintenance strategies and engineering improvements for rotating plant systems
- Communicate technical decisions clearly to engineering and operational stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Mechanical or related engineering discipline
- Minimum eight years engineering experience within complex industrial environments
- Experience with thermal power systems including steam turbines and associated equipment
- Background within nuclear, power generation, oil and gas, or similar industries
- Strong knowledge of turbine auxiliaries such as condensers, pumps, and feedwater systems
- Experience producing engineering documentation, reports, calculations, and specifications
- Understanding of mechanical plant performance analysis and troubleshooting
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration desirable
Benefits
- Hybrid Working Opportunity
- Flexible working hours
- Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
- 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
- Professional fees reimbursed
- Employee referral scheme
- Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
- Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
- Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
- 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
turbine engineeringperformance analysisengineering documentationsteam turbinesthermal power systemstroubleshootingspecifications developmentcalculationsmodification proposalsmechanical plant performance analysis
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringChartered Engineer status