Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Mechanical Engineer Handover

Belcan
Reading
2 days ago
Create job alert

Mechanical Engineer Handover

Job location: Burghfield

Duration: 6 months

IR35 status: Outside IR35


Our Client an Engineering company are seeking an Mechanical Engineer Handover

for a contract position in Reading - Burghfield location. This role is placed within Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Construction or highly regulated industry. Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance as a minimum.


Role

As a Mechanical Engineer - Handover you will assist in the delivery of an ongoing Mechanical & Electrical package in a nuclear environment near Reading. The ideal candidate will be a proactive individual with experience within a highly regulated industry.


Key Aims & Objectives


As a Mechanical Engineer you will support Project Management to ensure outsourced Mechanical design meets requirement. Ensure Mechanical project scope is satisfied efficiently and effectively.

Strict adherence to customer’s specification and standards. Review Issued design and process documents.


Role & Responsibilities


  • Assist with the verification and population of the installed equipment for Asset Registers, O&M manuals.
  • Site verifications of design to ensure adherence to customer’s specification and standards.
  • Work alongside design engineers to ensure designs are fit for purpose and identify design solutions Peer review of sub-contractor produced drawings and documentation against project specification requirements.
  • Raise and manage Technical Queries through to completion.
  • Help develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients and suppliers, including the identification, assessment, and integration of new Electrical sub-contractors.
  • Witnessing factory acceptance tests and projects sign off.
  • Supporting the scheduling and tasking information to the Lead Engineers and Project Management to support project delivery
  • On-site support to the Construction Team
  • Participation in on site Environment, Safety and Health culture (ESH card)


Skills and experience


  • Minimum Qualification
  • City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3CSCS
  • Experience in a similar role
  • Must be able to obtain SC Clearance


If you feel you have the experience and qualifications to succeed in this role, then please apply using the link.

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Mechanical Engineer (Handover)

Mechanical Engineer (Handover)

Mechanical Engineer (Handover)

Mechanical Engineer Project Leader

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Edge Computing Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK edge computing hiring has moved from tool‑lists to capability‑driven assessments that emphasise resilient edge architectures, real‑time data pipelines, secure device fleets, container/Kubernetes at the edge, on‑device/near‑edge ML, and measurable business impact (latency, reliability, cost‑to‑serve). This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for edge platform engineers, IoT/OT engineers, edge SREs, embedded/firmware engineers, edge AI/ML engineers, network engineers (5G/private LTE), security specialists & product managers. Who this is for: Edge platform/SRE, IoT solution architects, embedded/firmware developers, edge AI/ML engineers, network engineers (5G/SD‑WAN), security engineers (OT/ICS), data/streaming engineers, site deployment/field engineers & edge product managers targeting roles in the UK.

Why Edge Computing Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

For years, computing innovation was focused on the cloud. But as demand for real-time analytics, low-latency processing and secure local data handling grows, edge computing has become the next frontier. From autonomous vehicles to healthcare monitoring devices, retail checkout systems to industrial IoT, edge computing is transforming how data is processed and used in the UK. This shift has also changed what it means to work in the field. Edge computing careers are no longer purely technical. They now require knowledge of law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design, as professionals must consider regulation, human behaviour, communication & usability alongside engineering. In this article, we’ll explore why UK edge computing careers are becoming more multidisciplinary, how these five fields intersect with edge roles, and what job-seekers & employers need to know to thrive in this evolving landscape.

Edge Computing Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Edge Computing Department

Edge computing is expanding rapidly in the UK, driven by demands for low latency, on-site processing, IoT proliferation, autonomous systems, 5G, AI inference on devices, and regulatory pressures for data sovereignty. Businesses in sectors such as telecoms, industrial automation, retail, smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and healthcare are pushing computation and intelligence closer to where data is generated. But to design, build, deploy, secure, and maintain edge computing systems requires more than just hardware or software — it requires structured teams with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. If you’re hiring, or applying for roles via EdgeComputingJobs.co.uk, understanding who does what in a mature edge computing department will help you plan better, show relevance in job applications, and build resilient teams. This article covers the key roles in edge computing teams, how they collaborate through the project lifecycle, what skills and qualifications UK employers usually expect, salary benchmarks, challenges and trends, and best practices for structuring effective edge teams.