Contract Mechanical Engineer

Searchability NS&D; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering seeks a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer in Reading. This role involves delivering critical mechanical designs for secure facilities, requiring strong experience in Mechanical Engineering and compliance with safety standards. The position offers a competitive rate and benefits such as hybrid work.

Benefits

Long-term 6–12 month contract

Hybrid working model

Structured 9-day working fortnight

Work on high-impact national projects

Collaborative design team environment

Qualifications

• Active UK Security Clearance (SC or higher) required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in mechanical design.
• Strong grasp of engineering standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed mechanical design for decommissioning programmes.
• Lead mechanical design packages, liaise with teams, ensure safety standards.
• Contribute to high-impact national infrastructure projects.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Nuclear

SC Cleared

FEA

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

ONC/OND + experience

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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 [e-mail]. 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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