Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Energy Sector
Locations: Warrington, Gloucester, Bristol, Newcastle, or Knutsford (with flexible working options)

Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineer ready to take your career to the next level? At Morson Talent, we’re proud to partner with a world-class client in the nuclear energy space who is driving some of the UK’s most exciting engineering projects - and they’re looking for someone like you to help shape the future.

Why This Opportunity?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, mission-driven team at a pivotal moment of transformation in the UK nuclear landscape. Our client is leading work across new build, generation, life extension and defueling - including support for next-gen small modular reactors (SMRs). This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in meaningful, varied engineering challenges while developing your own career within a business that truly values people.

What’s In It for You?
Our client believes in empowering you to deliver your best work - and they back it up with a highly competitive package:

Free single medical cover and digital GP access

Enhanced parental leave and family-focused benefits

Reimbursement for professional memberships and development

Paid volunteering leave and matched funding through their community programme

Access to employee assistance and wellbeing support networks

What You’ll Be Doing:
You’ll be delivering complex engineering solutions across a range of nuclear projects - from concept through to commissioning. Whether it’s reviewing design substantiations, supporting refurbishment projects or solving wide-ranging technical queries, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the UK’s nuclear infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to project teams across the lifecycle - from bids to commissioning

Deliver and review technical outputs (specifications, reports, calculations)

Take ownership of technical issues and lead stakeholder engagement

Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact outcomes

Support plant life extension, upgrades and system improvements

Champion safety and compliance with all regulatory standards

About You:
We’re looking for proactive, technically strong individuals with a solid background in highly regulated industries such as nuclear, civil, or defence.

Essential:

Degree qualified (or equivalent experience via apprenticeship route)

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards)

Familiar with regulatory standards and compliance frameworks

Experience in design or design substantiation

Technical knowledge in pressure vessels, pipework (ASME), or similar

Systems analysis capabilities and a solution-oriented mindset

Desirable:

Experience in civil nuclear systems and design guidelines

Strong interpersonal skills - confident in building internal and external relationships

Innovative, collaborative, and always up for a challenge

The Culture:
Our client places inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing at the heart of their culture. They’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported and valued - because they believe great teams start with great people.

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to make a real impact in the nuclear sector while growing your career in a supportive and flexible environment - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Morson Talent to find out more.