Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Harwell, Oxfordshire

Full time / Flexible hours considered.

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology. 

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to join our team, developing state of the art facilities to deliver ground breaking scientific research.

In this role you will take a pro-active lead in the delivery of a range of Diamond projects, interacting closely with in-house and external scientific and engineering staff.

You will also provide creative, innovative and adaptive solutions to problems involved with the multi-disciplined engineering systems and provide professional leadership to the mechanical design, manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning phases.

Further responsibilities will include:

• Negotiating, agreeing and writing technical specifications, producing and monitoring project management plans including Gantt charts, resource and procurement plans. Prepare budget submissions, taking budget responsibility and signing powers.
• Leading a Team of Engineers and supervising contract staff.
• Producing layouts, room data sheets, design concepts and calculations in support of designs performing or supervising CAD and FEA as required and reviewing promptly the design submissions from the cabins and services design consultants and contractors.
• Leading Hazard and Risk Assessment analysis and pursuing solutions to mitigate risks.
• Monitoring operational performance, identifying areas for improvement, proposing and implementing new procedures, systems and equipment or changes to existing.

About You

You will be an experienced Mechanical Engineer qualified to post graduate level, or with equivalent experience.

You will demonstrate experience in the following areas:

• Specification, procurement, installation and commissioning of engineering systems.
• Project management, ensuring projects run to time, cost and quality.
• Line management, with a history of effective motivation and development of staff.
• At least one mechanical CAD system and an FEA package.
• Engineering drawings.
• Ultra high vacuum technology.
• Precision mechanism design.
• Cryogenic cooling.

You will demonstrate the ability to provide ideas and creative solutions to design problems. 

You will also demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 25 days annual leave plus 13 days of statutory and company holidays and 2 annual volunteering days, along with flexible working hours and an excellent pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

Diamond is a thriving international organisation, attracting a diverse range of talented individuals from around the world. Our staff currently comprises 44 nationalities and we welcome applications from everyone interested in joining us. 

The closing date for applications is 18^th June, however, we encourage early applications as some candidates may be interviewed before this date.

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