Mechanical Engineer

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:

1. Hinkley Point C - New build power station in the South West
2. Sizewell C - Located in the South East
3. SMR Development - Supporting small modular reactor technologies
4. 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

1. Perform mechanical and piping calculations to support engineering designs
2. Gather and analyse input data, update hypothesis notes, and prepare loading description reports
3. Conduct mechanical stress analysis on electrical supports (e.g. cable trays)
4. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement engineering modifications
5. Use hand calculations to assess feasibility of proposed solutions
6. Review and check calculation notes and technical drawings
7. Identify and propose improvements to existing processes and designs

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

1. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering/science discipline
2. Working knowledge of standards such as Eurocode, ASME, or RCC-M
3. Proficiency in 2D and 3D design software
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation
6. Excellent organisation and time-management abilities

Desirable:

1. Background or experience in nuclear engineering
2. Familiarity with electrical design principles
3. 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.

As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.