Contract Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in regulated engineering environments seeks a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer for a hybrid position. You'll deliver detailed designs and support high-impact national infrastructure projects. Candidates should possess extensive CAD skills and relevant experience, as well as active UK Security Clearance.

Benefits

Long-term contract of 6–12 months

Structured 9-day working fortnight pattern

Collaborative, multi-disciplinary design team

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in mechanical design.
• Must hold active UK Security Clearance.
• Experience in secure or high-hazard industries is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed mechanical design for decommissioning programmes.
• Lead mechanical design packages and liaise with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD tools

Engineering standards compliance

Technical reporting and documentation

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

ONC/OND in Mechanical Engineering

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.