Mechanical Welding Engineer

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This is a full-time, site-based role on Hinkley Point C, requiring candidates to be within commutable distance of Bridgwater or willing to relocate with support available. You will join your future team providing mechanical, welding, and fabrication assurance on a major nuclear construction project. The role blends mechanical design support with on-site engineering oversight in a highly regulated environment. 🛠 Provide mechanical engineering support across design, construction, and installation phases 📐 Contribute to mechanical design activities including reviews, calculations, and design substantiation 🔥 Review and approve welding procedures, qualifications, and fabrication documentation 🧾 Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and design change documentation 🔍 Oversee on-site welding and fabrication quality and inspection activities 📏 Ensure compliance with ASME, ISO, EN, and BS standards 🤝 Interface with contractors, designers, quality, and safety teams 🛡 Promote nuclear safety culture and regulatory compliance 🎓 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification 📐 Experience supporting mechanical design within regulated engineering environments 🏗 Experience on large, complex engineering or infrastructure projects 🔥 Strong knowledge of welding processes and fabrication practices 📋 Familiarity with engineering standards, specifications, and quality documentation 🔍 Understanding of inspection, traceability, and compliance requirements ✍ Strong technical writing and communication skills 🤝 Ability to work collaboratively across design and site teams 🌟 This role offers a rare balance of mechanical design involvement and site-based delivery on one of the UK's most important infrastructure projects. If you want your engineering decisions to directly influence safe construction and long-term plant performance, this position offers genuine technical impact and long-term career value. Benefits include: 🕒 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 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.

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