Principal Mechanical Engineer

Whitehaven, England, gb on site Until 9/27/2026 First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements. 

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

  • πŸ› οΈ Support Requirements Capture: Manage and challenge requirements for existing waste containers and interface equipment.
  • πŸ“‹ Support Engineering Activities: Assist as defined by the Engineering Manager.
  • 🀝 Mentorship: Provide guidance and assurance to Senior Engineers and Designers.
  • πŸ“ Determine Engineering Requirements: Assist in defining product requirements.
  • πŸ”§ Tolerances Understanding: Guide understanding of tolerances on interface drawings.
  • πŸ“ Compile Documents: Help in compiling Component Requirements Documents.
  • πŸ“ Site Surveys: Support site surveys and the production/review of survey reports.
  • βš™οΈ DFMEA/PFMEA Support: Assist in Design and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
  • πŸ“‘ Review Drawings: Check drawings and documents for accuracy.
  • πŸ”„ Deploy LFE: Identify and apply Lessons Learned from Experience for technical tasks.
  • πŸŽ“ Experience: High-level technical competency and significant experience in a related field.
  • πŸŽ“ Education: HNC (minimum).
  • πŸ’‘ Innovation: Ability to create and develop new ideas.
  • πŸ—‚οΈ Project Documentation: Experience in preparing project documentation, processes, and reports.
  • 🀝 Stakeholder Management: Demonstrable success in managing stakeholders.
  • πŸ“ Drawing Standards: Strong understanding of BS8888 and ISO-GPS (ISO 8015).
  • πŸ” Technical Drawings: Ability to check technical drawings per BS8888 and ISO 8015.
  • πŸ”© Engineering Background: Deep experience in design, manufacture, material selection, welding, fabrication, and machining techniques.
  • πŸ›‘οΈ FMEA Knowledge: Familiarity with DFMEA and PFMEA.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communicator.
  • πŸ—οΈ Regulated Industries: Experienced in delivering work for highly regulated industries.
  • ☒️ Nuclear Sector: Experience in the nuclear sector.
  • πŸ› οΈ Nuclear Design: Familiarity or previous design experience with nuclear, including mechanical handling.
  • πŸ’» CAD Experience: Experience with CAD (Inventor).
  • πŸ›‘οΈ Security Clearance: SC Clearance preferred or ability to obtain SC Clearance.

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

About this role

Summary

Manage and review requirements, support engineering activities, and ensure compliance in nuclear projects.

Job title

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Experience level

high-level technical competency

Industry

nuclear engineering

Location requirements

On-site in Whitehaven, England, with possible remote options.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

requirements managementtechnical drawingBS8888ISO 8015DFMEAPFMEACAD Inventornuclear sector experiencesecurity clearance

Preferred skills

SC clearancesite surveysstakeholder managementnuclear design

Specializations

requirements managementdesign reviewDFMEA/PFMEACAD Inventornuclear design
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Whitehaven CA28, UK

On-site City