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Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer with a background in a highly regulated industry on a permanent basis, to be located in Bridgwater
About the Opportunity
Our Energy Power Programmes are delivering critical work for major UK and European energy projects. These include:
Hinkley Point C - New build power station in the South West
Sizewell C - Located in the South East
SMR Development - Supporting small modular reactor technologies
Poland - Helping to establish the country's first energy power station
We support these projects with both client-facing and internal roles, providing programme and project management expertise across the entire project lifecycle. Innovation and collaboration are at the core of everything we do, as we drive to deliver safe, high-quality, and on-time solutions.
The Role: Mechanical Engineer
Are you an engineer with a passion for solving complex technical problems and collaborating across diverse teams? Amentum is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team, supporting a range of mechanical calculations, design assessments, and stakeholder engagements.
You don't need to meet every requirement to apply - if you have relevant skills and a drive to grow in this space, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Perform mechanical and piping calculations to support engineering designs
Gather and analyse input data, update hypothesis notes, and prepare loading description reports
Conduct mechanical stress analysis on electrical supports (e.g. cable trays)
Collaborate with stakeholders to implement engineering modifications
Use hand calculations to assess feasibility of proposed solutions
Review and check calculation notes and technical drawings
Identify and propose improvements to existing processes and designs
Qualifications & Skills
Essential:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering/science discipline
Working knowledge of standards such as Eurocode, ASME, or RCC-M
Proficiency in 2D and 3D design software
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation
Excellent organisation and time-management abilities
Desirable:
Background or experience in nuclear engineering
Familiarity with electrical design principles
Programming skills, especially in Python
Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives.
Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them!
We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.
Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future:
As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
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