Senior Mechanical Engineer

Help us to make a world of differenceUrenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.Urenco UK (UUK) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the UNS Mechanical Engineering Team at our Capenhurst site. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the delivery of high‑quality mechanical engineering solutions that ensure safe, compliant, and reliable plant operations. You will act as custodian of mechanical engineering arrangements, maintain and enhance engineering standards and procedures, and drive mechanical design improvements that optimise equipment availability and plant performance.What you’ll do: Health, Safety, Environment & SecurityYou will ensure that all mechanical engineering work meets the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and security. This includes ensuring that:
Mechanical design solutions incorporate inherent safety principles.All expected operating conditions and potential failure modes (including human factors, unrevealed failures, and common‑mode failures) are fully considered.Designs account for the full range of process hazards, including pressure, radiological, chemotoxic and environmental risks.All documents are appropriately classified, protected and managed in accordance with security and export control requirements.Mechanical design work meets all relevant legislation, industry standards and company arrangements.
Team Leadership & Performance
Lead and develop the Mechanical Engineering Team, promoting teamwork, ownership, and the delivery of mechanical engineering excellence.Foster a collaborative working environment across engineering disciplines to support safe, efficient and high‑quality engineering outcomes.
Technical Specialist
Serve as a subject matter expert in mechanical engineering, providing authoritative guidance on mechanical integrity, design compliance, plant modifications and technical investigations.Apply deep technical expertise to resolve complex mechanical problems and deliver robust engineering solutions.
Mechanical Engineering Excellence
Ensure mechanical design solutions are compliant, technically sound and aligned with plant requirements.Provide clear implementation scope and technical direction to construction and commissioning teams.Develop, maintain and improve mechanical engineering procedures, standards and systems to drive efficiency, traceability and continuous improvement.Personally develop mechanical design packages to address operational issues, inefficiencies and opportunities for improved plant reliability.
What do you need to thrive in this role?
Professional Engineer with extensive experience delivering mechanical design solutions on operational plants.Chartership desirable for this position.Minimum 5 years' experience in a chemical, nuclear or similarly regulated industry.Proven experience working on a Top Tier COMAH site or nuclear licensed site.Broad technical understanding of mechanical equipment, technologies and engineering principles.Strong experience working within multi‑disciplinary engineering teams, understanding interfaces between engineering disciplines and how they contribute to project and plant outcomes.
What can you expect from us?More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:
Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, increasing by one day every two years (up to 30 days), plus 13 additional flexible days. Option to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days.Family-Friendly Policies: A wide range of policies to support work-life balance and family needs.Bonus Scheme: A competitive bonus scheme based on company and individual performance.Pension Scheme: Defined contribution plan with up to 16% employer contribution.Private Medical & Dental Cover: Single coverage with the option to purchase additional benefits.Flexible Benefits: Life assurance, income protection, and other options tailored to your lifestyle, with tax and National Insurance savings.Training & Development: A focus on continuous learning, with personalised training packages to support your career growth, including mandatory health and safety courses.
Security vettingDue to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.Creating a diverse and inclusive workforceAs a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.