Mechanical Design Engineer

Rullion Engineering Cumbria; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer for a 12-month rolling contract. The role involves delivering mechanical designs on a Nuclear Licensed Site, maintaining quality and safety, and overseeing junior team members. Applicants should have relevant experience in mechanical design within chemical or nuclear settings, along with proficiency in CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Experience with design governance documentation.
• Working on chemical process plants or material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical engineering designs meeting quality and safety standards.
• Oversee and validate design work, including team management.
• Prepare equipment specifications and initiating tenders.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design

Team collaboration

Quality assurance

Education

HNC/degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Revit

Job description

Job title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start date: Subject to clearance
Duration: 12 Month Rolling Contract
Pay rate: 45–55 per hour (depending on experience)
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Working: 5 Days onsite (4 days after 6 months)
Hours of work: 37–40 Hours Per Week

A Mechanical Design Engineer is needed to carry out design changes to existing facilities and to contribute to the design of new–build structures on a Nuclear Licensed Site. The role involves delivering mechanical engineering designs in line with defined standards, regulatory requirements, and internal design control procedures. Assigned work packages must be completed with a focus on quality, safety, and adherence to project timelines. Responsibilities will span the full design lifecycle–from initial concept and development through to final production and handover. Tasks will include preparing equipment specifications, initiating and evaluating tenders, producing detailed designs (including drawings and supporting documents), and generating commissioning and handover documentation. The role also involves reviewing and validating design work, as well as overseeing junior team members such as mechanical designers and draughtspeople. Additionally, the engineer will be expected to provide Intelligent Customer oversight, ensuring quality and scope compliance for work subcontracted to external design firms.

The candidate must have the following skills, experience & qualifications:
Experience of working within multidiscipline teams engaged in mechanical engineering design activities associated with the modification of existing/new chemical process plants or material handling equipment.
Producing and working to design Governance documentation/procedures, such as Design Quality Plans, Design Risk Assessments, Design Reviews, etc.
Experience with design software tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, etc.
Knowledge and experience in the responsibilities placed on Designers under the CDM Regulations 2015.
Suitably qualified and experienced (HNC/degree) in producing Mechanical designs in a Design Office environment

It would be advantageous but not essential for candidates to have the following experience:
Experience of producing designs for chemical plant environments including associated mechanical services.
Experience of producing designs for nuclear facilities.
Experience of piping and vessel design.

UK National Security Vetting Status – All candidates must be Eligible to obtain BPSS Clearance
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Company information:
This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well–known brands, to SMEs and start–ups. As a family–owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long–lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward–thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start–ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.