LEV Design Engineer — Nuclear Ventilation (Hybrid)

Options Resourcing Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Competitive salary and benefits

Long‑term career opportunities

Exposure to major UK nuclear projects

Job summary

Options Resourcing Ltd seeks an experienced LEV Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering team delivering complex projects across the UK nuclear sector. You will design LEV and ventilation systems, produce calculations and reports, and collaborate with multi‑disciplinary engineers on safety‑critical projects.

We value hands‑on design: calculations, documentation and compliance with COSHH, LEV principles and client requirements. Hybrid/flexible working and a competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven LEV design experience.
• Mechanical engineering background with strong ventilation knowledge.
• Experience with ductwork, fans, filtration and airflow calculations.
• Ability to produce engineering calculations and technical documentation.
• Understanding of COSHH and LEV principles.
• Nuclear or other safety‑critical/regulated environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Designing LEV and specialist ventilation systems.
• Producing calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Designing extraction hoods, ductwork, fans and filtration systems.
• Undertaking airflow and pressure‑drop calculations.
• Developing designs from concept through detailed design and delivery.
• Working alongside mechanical, electrical, process and structural engineers.
• Supporting commissioning, testing and troubleshooting.
• Participating in design reviews and technical meetings.
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, legislation and client requirements.
• Supporting safety‑critical engineering assessments.

Skills

LEV design experience

Mechanical engineering

Ventilation knowledge

Ductwork expertise

Engineering calculations

LEV principles COSHH

Nuclear industry experience

Multidisciplinary skills

LEV qualifications (P601/P602)

Job description

Options Resourcing Ltd seeks an experienced LEV Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering team delivering complex projects across the UK nuclear sector. You will design LEV and ventilation systems, produce calculations and reports, and collaborate with multi‑disciplinary engineers on safety‑critical projects.

We value hands‑on design: calculations, documentation and compliance with COSHH, LEV principles and client requirements. Hybrid/flexible working and a competitive salary are offered.