SC cleared Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Building Services Engineer (Must be already SC cleared)
Location: Capenhurst (Hybrid)

Role Purpose
The Mechanical Building Services Engineer will support the mechanical infrastructure and building services engineering of infrastructure and accommodation/welfare projects across Urenco UK assets. Acting as an intelligent customer, the role is embedded within a multi-disciplinary infrastructure project team responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across site.

The postholder will provide technical leadership, design input, and assurance across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility through to handover.

Key Responsibilities
The role will typically include, but is not limited to, the following duties:

Project & Design Management

Produce user requirements, scopes of work, technical specifications, and tender documentation
Develop design management plans and review existing procedures
Grade and categorise projects and systems in terms of quality, hazard, environmental impact, and complexity
Identify technical constraints and applicable statutory requirements
Undertake feasibility studies, optioneering assessments, and initial design scoping
Carry out scoping and detailed mechanical design calculations
Propose and implement solutions aligned with sustainability, green credentials, and net-zero targetsTechnical Assurance & Delivery

Draft RFQs and review contractor responses
Respond to RFIs and technical queries (TQs)
Review third-party design packages and accept contractor design documentation
Provide day-to-day technical oversight of contractor delivery
Lead and contribute to single- and multi-discipline design reviews
Ensure compliance with safe systems of work and risk management proceduresCollaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely within a multi-disciplinary project team, liaising with other engineering disciplines
Provide sound technical judgement and adapt designs where required to meet project needsExperience & Qualifications

Essential

HND or BEng in an appropriate engineering discipline (Building Services or similar preferred)
Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a mechanical design engineer for a consultancy or Design & Build contractor
Strong, all-round practical knowledge of mechanical building services, including:

Domestic hot and cold water systems
Foul water drainage
Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW)
Chilled Water (CHW)
Refrigerants, condensate, and natural gas systems
Ventilation, air conditioning, and comfort cooling systems (e.g. VRF, fan coils, CHW systems)
Sound understanding of design principles and project procedures from inception through to handover and close-outDesirable

Knowledge of relevant standards and statutory requirements (e.g. Building Regulations, Water Regulations, Gas Regulations)
Experience working within regulated or high-hazard environments (nuclear experience advantageous but not essential)
Ability to review, adapt, and develop engineering solutions
Familiarity with AutoCAD
Awareness or experience of 3D modelling tools such as Revit, Navisworks, or Inventor

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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