Mechanical Engineers Gloucester, England
Job description
We’re looking for Mechanical Engineers to join us in providing scientific and technical support to our nuclear fleet and new build projects. We have opportunities as a Steam Generator/Boiler Engineer and a Pressure Equipment Engineer so join us on the journey to Net Zero!
We have two exciting opportunities for talented engineers to join us in our Central Technical Organisation (CTO). CTO provides technical engineering and scientific support across EDF UK, working with our operational power station sites, our own Design Authority function and various business critical programmes. As a Mechanical Engineer with us you’ll play a crucial role in these activities, in support of helping Britain achieve Net Zero.
These roles centre on providing technical advice and dealing with safety/operational issues, guiding the power stations to maintain, modify and run the steam generators and boilers to optimal performance.
Steam Generator/Boiler Engineer
In this position you’ll work on steam generators and boilers across the fleet of our existing and new build power stations, which are essential and key plant items that allow steam to be produced to power the stations’ turbines and generate electricity. You’ll be ensuring their reliability by working with others including station staff and CTO expertise to manage the plant to achieve optimum performance and meet nuclear safety and generation demands.
Pressure Equipment Engineer
The power stations require significant support for design of new and assessment/repair of existing pressure equipment in order to maintain safe and reliable operations. The application of good mechanical engineering skills along with expertise in pipework/pressure vessel/tank design knowledge is key, to provide the stations on existing/new plant as well as ensure it meets statutory and company requirements. Regular working with station and CTO staff is required to ensure that such work meets the stations’ requirements.
Our main offices are based in Gloucester and East Kilbride, so we’d be looking for your commitment to be present at one of these offices as required. We would be happy to discuss flexible working and a hybrid approach, so please let us know your preferences in your application.
This role will be advertised until Wednesday 1st March.
Pay, benefits and culture
We can offer a competitive salary from £31,928 - £79,619 and you’ll be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Company Agreement as well as your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position, however we will be happy to discuss options regarding part time flexibility and job share if you would like to highlight this on your application.
At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.
We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
What you’ll be doing
The varied nature of the work will require liaising with various staff members across the company and engaging with external suppliers to support your work, including technically commissioning, reviewing and managing work. Power station visits are occasionally required to attend specific meetings/workshops or to visit the specific plant item(s) in question. You’ll be required to support safety cases as well as general support to the stations, such as emergent issues affecting safety/design and build/operations. Excellent mechanical engineering technical skills and experience are required in order to produce high quality work.
Who you are
A relevant HNC (or equivalent) in one of the STEM subjects is a minimum requirement and a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent would be desirable. You should have achieved or be working towards Chartered Engineer Status, with a sound background in mechanical engineering. Experience in application of pipework, vessel, tank design codes and assessment techniques/software (for the Pressure Equipment role) would be advantageous. For the Steam Generator position, experience in assessment/design of boilers/heat exchangers would be desirable.
You should have knowledge and experience of using engineering theory and first principles, alongside excellent problem-solving abilities, strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, committed approach to personal and professional development.
Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.
