Senior Mechanical Engineer - Turbines

🚀 This is a hybrid role, 2-3 days in the Gloucester office

You will support turbine system engineering activities across operational nuclear power plant assets. The role focuses on technical oversight, performance analysis, and engineering documentation for rotating plant. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex turbine and thermal system challenges.

⚙️ Lead engineering activities related to steam turbines, governors, valves, and auxiliary systems

🔍 Provide technical oversight, troubleshooting, and performance analysis of turbine plant

📊 Develop and review specifications, calculations, reports, and modification proposals

🔧 Support maintenance strategies and engineering improvements for rotating plant systems

🤝 Collaborate with site engineering teams, safety specialists, and external suppliers

📄 Ensure engineering documentation aligns with regulatory and operational requirements

📈 Communicate technical decisions clearly to engineering and operational stakeholders

Nuclear experience is not essential, but is of course welcome. If you have worked within a highly regulated environment, your skills and approach are highly transferable and of strong interest to us.

We also recognise that the perfect candidate rarely exists. If you feel you meet around 80% of the criteria and are motivated to develop further, we would strongly encourage you to apply.

🎓 Bachelor’s degree or HND in Mechanical or related engineering discipline

🛠️ Minimum eight years engineering experience within complex industrial environments

⚡ Experience with thermal power systems including steam turbines and associated equipment

🏭 Background within nuclear, power generation, oil and gas, or similar industries

📘 Strong knowledge of turbine auxiliaries such as condensers, pumps, and feedwater systems

📑 Experience producing engineering documentation, reports, calculations, and specifications

🧠 Understanding of mechanical plant performance analysis and troubleshooting

🏅 Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration desirable

🌟 Ready to Make an Impact?

This is an opportunity to contribute to nationally significant energy infrastructure while developing your technical depth within a globally recognised engineering organisation. If you want real responsibility, exposure to complex mechanical systems, and the chance to grow within one of the world’s leading nuclear engineering companies, this role offers long-term progression and stability.

Benefits include:

🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity

🕒 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