We’re growing a manufacturing capability to tackle some of the toughest delivery challenges in next-generation nuclear (and adjacent high-integrity sectors). This is a role for someone early in their career who’s hungry to learn fast, solve real problems, and help move the industry forward—proper engineering, properly evidenced, in a highly regulated environment. Why this role is different You won’t be parked on small tasks for years. You’ll be on a defined development pathway designed to take junior mechanical/materials engineers and upskill them—through on-the-job learning, mentoring, and formal qualifications—into manufacturing specialists who can make a real impact. If you like the idea of disrupting “how it’s always been done” (with better data, better metallurgy, better specifications, better testing, better substantiation), you’ll fit right in. What you’ll work on You’ll support senior engineers across a mix of manufacturing challenges, for example: Welding & weld integrity (steels, Ni-based alloys): weldability, HAZ behaviour, defect mechanisms, and how we demonstrate integrity. Primary metal processes (castings and/or forgings for heavy plant): how process route and heat treatment drive microstructure and end properties. Materials evidence & testing: tensile, impact, toughness (and exposure to NDT/inspection approaches). Codes, standards & compliance: learning how frameworks like RCC-M and ASME/ASTM influence specifications, qualification evidence, and technical decisions. Engineering documentation: producing clear, auditable technical content—specs, test plans, technical notes, and compliance support. What you’ll be doing day-to-day Support technical investigations into manufacturing and material performance issues (root cause thinking, evidence-led). Help define and review manufacturing specifications and supplier requirements (with guidance from senior engineers). Assist with test programme planning and interpretation of results (what it means, what it doesn’t, what to do next). Contribute to technical reporting that stands up to scrutiny in regulated industries. Work with mentors to build capability in metallurgy, manufacturing processes, and integrity demonstration. Your development pathway (the point of the role) You’ll be supported by senior engineers through a structured pathway that may include: On-the-job coaching + planned stretch assignments Formal training (manufacturing, metallurgy, integrity, codes/standards) Support toward professional registration and role-relevant qualifications (where appropriate) A clear progression route as your capability and ownership grows We believe in a Two-way learning culture; You’ll help keep us sharp by bringing modern tools and new ways of working—AI-assisted analysis, numerical modelling, and strong software/data skills—while senior engineers provide deep domain experience, practical judgement, and access to a large repository of manufacturing and materials know-how.