Mechanical Equipment Engineer (Nuclear Infrastructure)
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Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater (hybrid working, typically 3 days per week on site)
Grade: B
Salary: c. £55,000 dependent on experience
Ready to apply your mechanical engineering expertise on one of the UK’s most ambitious nuclear projects? Looking for a role where you can influence design, support construction, and solve real-world engineering challenges on site? At EDF, “Success is Personal” – and your contribution helps shape both national infrastructure and your own career path.
The Opportunity
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of mechanical systems supporting major nuclear infrastructure. Working at Hinkley Point C, you’ll contribute directly to the safe and efficient construction of next‑generation nuclear reactors, helping drive progress across critical systems while developing your own engineering expertise in a highly regulated environment. Your work will support EDF’s journey towards An Electric Britain, helping deliver reliable, low‑carbon power to millions of homes.
EDF EPR Engineering UK delivers the design for nuclear island buildings, systems, and equipment for Hinkley Point C and similar projects. Working as part of an integrated team, EPR Engineering supports construction and commissioning while preparing design‑replication feasibility and related engineering activities.
You’ll join us on a salary starting in the range of c. £55,000 depending on experience. This hybrid role is based at #HinkleyPointC near #Bridgwater, with flexible working arrangements, typically requiring around three days per week on site alongside remote working.
Within this role, you’ll develop your capabilities across mechanical design, stress analysis, and equipment assessment while interacting with a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll gain exposure to complex engineering challenges, work closely with international teams and suppliers, and contribute to resolving technical issues across construction and manufacturing. With opportunities to broaden your technical scope and potentially take on coordination responsibilities, this is a role that supports both professional growth and meaningful project impact.
Who You Are
We’re looking for an engineer with strong technical grounding in mechanical engineering and the ability to work collaboratively across complex interfaces. Do you offer…
- Background in mechanical engineering or a related scientific discipline
- Experience in specification, design, procurement, or installation of engineering components
- Ability to perform mechanical calculations, including stress analysis or equipment anchorage assessments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation
- Experience reviewing or supporting engineering deliverables and resolving technical queries across stakeholders
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting mechanical studies by reviewing, clarifying, and progressing engineering deliverables
- Performing stress analysis and equipment anchorage assessments, including hand calculations
- Investigating and resolving technical issues arising during manufacturing, construction, and installation
- Reviewing subcontractor calculations and drawings to ensure compliance with project standards
- Collaborating with designers, suppliers, and stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams
Pay, Benefits and Culture
Alongside a starting salary of c. £55,000, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.
At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.
Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.
Join us and find your success at EDF!
To apply, please submit a formal application by Friday 19th June.
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