Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear Ventilation)
Core
Design and engineering of nuclear and safety-significant ventilation and containment systems for highly regulated facilities.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear Ventilation)
Builds
Specialist ventilation systems, HVAC, air handling units, filtration, ductwork, and containment systems for nuclear, defence, and life sciences facilities.
Domain
Nuclear energy, defence, life sciences, and highly regulated industrial infrastructure.
Required skills
Nuclear ventilation design, HVAC engineering, airflow modelling, contamination control, safety case support, hazard/risk assessment, technical leadership, requirements management, commissioning support.
Preferred skills
BMS integration, systems engineering, vendor management, Chartered Engineer status, experience in semiconductor or pharmaceutical environments.
Technologies
HVAC systems, HEPA filtration, BMS, airflow modelling tools, safety analysis software.
Responsibilities
Lead design of nuclear ventilation systems; develop technical specifications and design documentation; integrate systems with multidisciplinary teams; conduct engineering studies and risk assessments; support safety cases and verification activities; provide technical mentorship; manage commissioning and testing activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities.