Contract Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer for a hybrid position in Reading. The role involves delivering detailed mechanical design for secure facilities, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. Candidates must have a degree, experience in mechanical design, and active UK Security Clearance.

Benefits

Structured 9-day working fortnight pattern

Work on high-impact national infrastructure projects

Join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary design team

Long-term contract duration (6–12 months)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in mechanical design.
• Active UK Security Clearance required.
• Experience within secure or high-hazard industries is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed mechanical design and engineering support for decommissioning programmes.
• Lead mechanical design packages from concept to delivery.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams and ensure adherence to safety standards.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

Engineering standards compliance

Technical reporting and documentation

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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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 [emailprotected] . 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.