Decommissioning Package Manager - Mechanical & Piping Engineering
Culham, Oxfordshire (3 days on site, 2 day flexible)
12-month contract | Full-time | Start ASAP
£56-61/hour Inside IR35
Are you an experienced Mechanical & Piping Engineer with a passion for delivering complex decommissioning projects safely and efficiently? This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key technical role in a major UK engineering programme, leading the planning, design, and execution of mechanical and piping decommissioning packages on a high-profile site.
You'll work at the heart of a multidisciplinary programme, ensuring the safe removal, isolation, and disposal of critical mechanical systems, while driving compliance, innovation, and engineering excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
The Role
As Decommissioning Package Manager - Mechanical & Piping Engineering, you'll take ownership of engineering deliverables across discovery, planning, pre-construction, and construction phases. You'll provide technical leadership, develop decommissioning strategies, and ensure safe, compliant execution of mechanical and piping system removal.
You'll collaborate closely with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders, managing interfaces, mitigating risks, and ensuring engineering solutions meet regulatory, safety, and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Technical Delivery
Develop detailed decommissioning plans, schemes of work, and engineering work packages
Lead site surveys to identify mechanical and piping systems for removal or isolation
Produce engineering designs for deplanting, dismantling, and system isolation
Perform risk assessments and implement hazard mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with UK regulations, engineering standards, and safety requirementsPackage & Construction Management
Oversee disconnection, removal, and disposal of mechanical and piping equipment
Coordinate with contractors, designers, and specialist teams
Support readiness reviews, construction planning, and execution
Conduct final inspections and verification of decommissioning outcomes
Ensure compliant handling, recycling, and disposal of waste and hazardous materialsStakeholder & Programme Coordination
Engage with stakeholders to define requirements and manage interfaces
Support programme planning, cost estimation, and scheduling
Provide technical guidance and solutions to overcome delivery challenges
Present engineering deliverables and support project reviewsLeadership & Knowledge Transfer
Mentor engineers and contribute to capability development
Lead knowledge sharing and lessons-learned sessions
Support continuous improvement in decommissioning practices
What We're Looking For
Essential
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Chartered Engineer status or equivalent experience
Proven experience in mechanical and piping systems engineering
Strong experience delivering decommissioning, demolition, or complex facility projects
Knowledge of relevant design codes (e.g., BS EN 13480, B31.1, CDM Regulations)
Experience managing engineering packages within large, multidisciplinary programmes
Strong stakeholder engagement and technical leadership skillsDesirable
Experience working in nuclear or highly regulated environments
Knowledge of temporary works (BS5975) and pressure systems
Familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or ENOVIA
Experience supporting construction and contractor coordination
Why Apply?
Work on a nationally significant engineering programme
Take ownership of critical decommissioning engineering packages
Collaborate with leading experts in a highly regulated technical environment
Competitive contract with long-term project potential
Opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure and engineering transformation
Apply Now
If you're a Mechanical & Piping Engineering professional with decommissioning experience and a track record of delivering complex engineering packages, we'd love to hear from you.
Please get in touch to discuss this opportunity in confidence