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Championing DE&I in NS&D Recruitment | Lead Consultant | SC & DV Cleared Talent Specialist
Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – Hybrid – Up to £54/h – Inside IR35
* Up to £54/h (inside IR35)
* PAYE contract
* Hybrid working – 3 days on-site (Reading), 2 from home
* Active UK Security Clearance required
* Immediate start | 6–12 month contract
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Our client is a major player in highly regulated engineering environments, delivering cutting-edge mechanical solutions across critical infrastructure projects. With a secure, long-term programme of work, they’re seeking a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and safe decommissioning of highly secure facilities.
THE BENEFITS:
* Up to £54/h PAYE (inside IR35)
* Long-term 6–12 month contract
* Hybrid model: 3–4 days on-site in Reading
* Structured 9-day working fortnight pattern
* Work on high-impact national infrastructure projects
* Join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary design team
THE CONTRACT MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ROLE:
You’ll deliver detailed mechanical design and engineering support for decommissioning programmes across highly secure facilities. From concept to delivery, you’ll lead mechanical design packages, liaise with cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards. Experience within secure or high-hazard industries is highly desirable.
CONTRACT MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
* Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks
* Minimum 2 years' experience in mechanical design
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar (or ONC/OND + experience)
* Strong grasp of engineering standards and regulatory compliance
* Excellent technical reporting and documentation skills
* Must hold active UK Security Clearance (SC or higher)
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at kelly.harvey@searchability.com. For further information, call me on 0203 854 0120 / 07889 589 648
By applying, you give express consent for us to process and submit your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS
* Mechanical Design
* CAD
* AutoCAD
* SolidWorks
* Nuclear
* SC Cleared
* FEA
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Consulting, Engineering, and Manufacturing
* Industries
Engineering Services, Technology, Information and Media, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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