ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE OF THE SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER

• Experience in a detailed design environment
• Good knowledge of CAD tools
• Knowledge of General Engineering Drawing Practice
• Breadth and depth of experience in a range of commercial or defence projects

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER

• HNC minimum in a relevant discipline OR equivalent academic qualification
  We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
  Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

ROLE ID: SF61633

At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Mechanical Designer at our Leicester site.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. The role involves designing and developing solutions, resolving design issues, and providing technical advice and governance.

Day-to-day, you’ll act as a point of contact for design-related issues and contributing to design reviews as well as resolving production and technical queries.

• Allocating tasks and ensuring coordination among design teams.
• Promoting cooperation across teams and managing customer relationships.
• Advising on methods and tools, and assisting the design team.
• Preparing drawings in line with ISO standards.
• Developing innovative design solutions and leading low-risk projects.
• Maintaining knowledge of best practices and industry developments.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home.