Senior mechanical engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Warrington

£51-£56 per hour (Inside IR35)

Hybrid - 3 Days On Site

12-Month Contract

Are you an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to play a key role on a high-profile nuclear project?
We're seeking a talented engineer to join the Plant Facing Design Office (PFDO) team, supporting the development of specialist tooling and equipment used for early retrieval operations within a complex, highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to challenging engineering work while collaborating with industry-leading professionals.

The Role

Working within the PFDO team, you'll support the development of tools and equipment for retrieval operations, while providing technical support to the Principal Engineer.
Typical responsibilities include:

Producing mechanical design packages for manufacture and installation
Developing engineering drawings, method statements and risk assessments
Producing technical documentation, including NFRs and OIMs
Ensuring designs comply with engineering standards and site procedures
Supporting innovative engineering solutions within a nuclear environment

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally have:

Significant experience producing mechanical design packages
Strong understanding of manufacturing and installation documentation
Experience preparing drawings, method statements and risk assessments
Familiarity with engineering standards, procedures and best practice
HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related scientific discipline

Desirable

Experience working within nuclear decommissioning, legacy facilities or contaminated environments
Previous experience supporting complex engineering projects in highly regulated industries

Clearance

Candidates can start with BPSS and P1/P4 clearance, with the ability to obtain SC Clearance as required.

What's on Offer?

£51-£56 per hour Inside IR35
12-month contract with strong potential for extension
Hybrid working - 3 days per week on site in Warrington
Opportunity to work on nationally significant nuclear programmes
Collaborative engineering environment with long-term project stability
If you're a mechanical engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and wants to make an impact on a major nuclear programme, we'd love to hear from you