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Category : TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAD - Mechanical Engineering
Job Opening Title : Mechanical Engineer (Piping)
Job type : Non fixed term
BU description : Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value‑added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world’s nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services – all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.
Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5 organis), we’re driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong – and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we’re aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025.
Now’s your chance to join a company that’s shaping the energy transition – where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.
Job Description The Mechanical / Piping Engineer is responsible for the development of Technical Deliverables (Piping layout studies for basic and detailed design, calculations, piping support design & analysis MUT, piping and valves specification, design reviews, etc.) in the scope of Framatome Limited. The role is based in the Design Office in Avonmouth, United Kingdom (traveling to other sites in the UK and abroad is part of the role).
The role consists in delivering piping studies and calculations through the lifecycle of the engineering developments in accordance with the Framatome Limited processes, procedures, and instructions.
The Mechanical / Piping Engineer has a primary role in supplying solutions to the Design Package by ensuring all requirements are reviewed, analysed, and satisfied from the conceptual phase to the detailed design and release of deliverables.
The Mechanical / Piping Engineer is constantly seeking optimisation within the engineering processes, procedures and instructions and is actively participating in design reviews, research and development, as well as HSE activities in relation to the engineering department.
Profile What will you be doing? truying full‑life cycle product development.
Providing engineering support for projects to estimate scope of work and support Engineering Design Manager for budgeting activities.
Interpreting design requirements from customers.
Working with the engineering team to provide designs of products and design for test rigs.
Understand and define HSE requirements & CDM regulations.
Working with suppliers to define components for projects.
Proactively seeking best solutions and work autonomously.
Verifying engineering designs.
Writing technical reports, utilising information from the analysis. \ Macau Providing supporting calculations and information for designs.
Developing project literature such as test and decommissioning procedures.
Actively participating in design reviews as well as HSE reviews to assess whether a modification requires an impact analysis of the design requirements.
Ensuring solutions identified during design reviews are correctly implemented.
Managing design changes and design configurations.
Producing and verifying technical documentation in accordance with Framatome Limited processes, procedures, and instructions.
Developing project literature such as test,[event] commissioning, and decommissioning procedures.
Support Business Development & Research and Development
Assist business development as technical support.
Technically support the bid process, writing technical proposals and collecting costs for engineering activities.
Engineering networking with companies and trade associations.Assisting in engineering graduate development.
What are we looking for?
Mechanical Engineering (MEng or equivalent)
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management
Piping design
Very good knowledge of standards such as BS EN 13445 (Unfired Pressure Vessels), BS EN 13480 (Metallic Industrial Piping), ASME VIII Div. 2, ASME B31.1/3/4
Piping software experience (AutoPIPE, CAEAR II, Pipestress) and document revision control
Design, manufacturing, fabrication, installation knowledge
Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, material sciences, etc.
Calculations (hand calculation, Excel, etc.)
Pressure Equipment Directive knowledge
FMEA, HAZOP experience
Ability to communicate technical knowledge clearly and understandably
Engineering standards knowledge
HSE and quality knowledge
Desired Personal Characteristics
Confident manner, good presentation skills
Determination – not easily discouraged or put off
Passion, enthusiasm and charisma
Innovative – prepared to see beyond how it has been done before
Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity
Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges
Assertive – gets things done when they need to be
Benefits
25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
Individual and family private health care
Dental insurance for employees
Cashplan – Level 2 cover
Life assuranceolan 4× salary
Employee assistance programme (EAP)Income Protection
Professional Body Membership
Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
chili Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
Babbel – learn a new language
Generous family leave – Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay
Job Location United Kingdom, Bristol
Site: Avonmouth
Travel: 25%
Job family: Standard
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Job Opening Title : Mechanical Engineer (Piping)
Job type : Non fixed term
BU description : Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value‑added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world’s nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services – all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.
Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5 organis), we’re driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong – and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we’re aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025.
Now’s your chance to join a company that’s shaping the energy transition – where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.
Job Description The Mechanical / Piping Engineer is responsible for the development of Technical Deliverables (Piping layout studies for basic and detailed design, calculations, piping support design & analysis MUT, piping and valves specification, design reviews, etc.) in the scope of Framatome Limited. The role is based in the Design Office in Avonmouth, United Kingdom (traveling to other sites in the UK and abroad is part of the role).
The role consists in delivering piping studies and calculations through the lifecycle of the engineering developments in accordance with the Framatome Limited processes, procedures, and instructions.
The Mechanical / Piping Engineer has a primary role in supplying solutions to the Design Package by ensuring all requirements are reviewed, analysed, and satisfied from the conceptual phase to the detailed design and release of deliverables.
The Mechanical / Piping Engineer is constantly seeking optimisation within the engineering processes, procedures and instructions and is actively participating in design reviews, research and development, as well as HSE activities in relation to the engineering department.
Profile What will you be doing? truying full‑life cycle product development.
Providing engineering support for projects to estimate scope of work and support Engineering Design Manager for budgeting activities.
Interpreting design requirements from customers.
Working with the engineering team to provide designs of products and design for test rigs.
Understand and define HSE requirements & CDM regulations.
Working with suppliers to define components for projects.
Proactively seeking best solutions and work autonomously.
Verifying engineering designs.
Writing technical reports, utilising information from the analysis. \ Macau Providing supporting calculations and information for designs.
Developing project literature such as test and decommissioning procedures.
Actively participating in design reviews as well as HSE reviews to assess whether a modification requires an impact analysis of the design requirements.
Ensuring solutions identified during design reviews are correctly implemented.
Managing design changes and design configurations.
Producing and verifying technical documentation in accordance with Framatome Limited processes, procedures, and instructions.
Developing project literature such as test,[event] commissioning, and decommissioning procedures.
Support Business Development & Research and Development
Assist business development as technical support.
Technically support the bid process, writing technical proposals and collecting costs for engineering activities.
Engineering networking with companies and trade associations.Assisting in engineering graduate development.
What are we looking for?
Mechanical Engineering (MEng or equivalent)
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management
Piping design
Very good knowledge of standards such as BS EN 13445 (Unfired Pressure Vessels), BS EN 13480 (Metallic Industrial Piping), ASME VIII Div. 2, ASME B31.1/3/4
Piping software experience (AutoPIPE, CAEAR II, Pipestress) and document revision control
Design, manufacturing, fabrication, installation knowledge
Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, material sciences, etc.
Calculations (hand calculation, Excel, etc.)
Pressure Equipment Directive knowledge
FMEA, HAZOP experience
Ability to communicate technical knowledge clearly and understandably
Engineering standards knowledge
HSE and quality knowledge
Desired Personal Characteristics
Confident manner, good presentation skills
Determination – not easily discouraged or put off
Passion, enthusiasm and charisma
Innovative – prepared to see beyond how it has been done before
Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity
Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges
Assertive – gets things done when they need to be
Benefits
25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
Individual and family private health care
Dental insurance for employees
Cashplan – Level 2 cover
Life assuranceolan 4× salary
Employee assistance programme (EAP)Income Protection
Professional Body Membership
Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
chili Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
Babbel – learn a new language
Generous family leave – Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay
Job Location United Kingdom, Bristol
Site: Avonmouth
Travel: 25%
Job family: Standard
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