Job Details: Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical Handling)

	Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical Handling)
	Reference 250915BRH Salary £36,000 to £40,000 per annum City Plymouth Locations South West, Contract Type Permanent Full Time Date Posted 10/01/2012

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	Job Description
	A large Nuclear site in the South West are looking for an experienced Mechanical Handling engineer to work in Plymouth. The Nuclear Engineering Directorate Mechanical Handling Team provides professional technical Design Authority guidance and design support to Babcock submarine Refuel, Naval Base, Appledore, nuclear and non-nuclear facilities / assets. The main duties / responsibilities associated with the Senior Design Engineer position include: To undertake surveys of dockyard equipment / plant within specialisation and to update / maintain 'as-built' records. To prepare/ check survey reports and other technical documentation that is raised within the group as a result of the survey / inspection process. To develop/ check design solutions for the manufacture of Refit Support / Mechanical Handling Equipment from a customer's initial design brief. Development of design solutions might include the preparation of 2D / 3D drawing information, design calculations and supporting technical documentation. To produce/ check detailed design documentation in line with company procedures involving, Scopes of Work, Method Statements, Commissioning Reports, Technical Reports, raise Change Requests, Concessions, detailed design drawings. To contribute to HAZID, HAZOPS, Design Reviews and Safety Case studies. To assist with the co-ordination and management of the RSE Section as required by the Principal Engineer. To assist with the co-ordination and management of direct and sub-contract professional specialist resources in support of Mechanical Handling equipment. To provide professional Design Authority advice to Facility Design and Safety Managers, Plant / Production Managers in all technical matters associated with Babcock Marine Refit Support Equipment and Mechanical Handling Assets. The Senior Design Engineer directly reports to the Principal Design Engineer and their accountabilities are: For the SQEP, professional conduct for their area of responsibility. For program delivery, costs and quality for their area of responsibility Qualifications HNC/Degree (or equivalent) with relevant experience in an appropriate engineering discipline. Essential Competencies Appropriate experience in an Engineering field/or completion of a technical apprenticeship with appropriate experience. A sound knowledge in the application of structural/mechanical engineering first principles. Competent with software packages (MS Word, Excel, Electronic Data Management, 2D AutoCad or similar design packages). Knowledge of engineering theory, materials and components. Knowledge of specific regulations (e.g. LOLER, PUWER, etc). Desirable Competencies Assessment of structures using Finite Element Analysis techniques (STAAD, ANSYS). Able to use 3D modelling software (Inventor). Knowledge of Design Codes, British Standards, ASME codes and European codes (e.g. BS 5950, BS 2573. Is a member of an appropriate engineering institution. Other Requirements Must be prepared to enter: Radiological controlled areas. Industrial site areas including ships, submarines, docks and cranes MIT Relevant Experience To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UKMatchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

	Company Description
	A large Nuclear site in the South West are looking for an experienced Mechanical Handling engineer to work in Plymouth.

	Qualifications Required
	HNC/Degree (or equivalent) with relevant experience in an appropriate engineering discipline.