Senior Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a long-term contract in Bolton. The position offers remote flexibility with occasional site visits and requires SC clearance. Ideal candidates will have substantial mechanical engineering experience, including working on critical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in mechanical engineering with experience in systems like pumps and HVAC.
• Knowledge of British and international design standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Technical excellence in producing design packages for infrastructure.
• Assessment of infrastructure design and operational constraints.
• Ensure safety and security culture in all contracts.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Communication

Decision making

Creative problem solving

Project management

Education

HNC or equivalent in engineering

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Engineer, bolton, greater manchester

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Client:

First Recruitment Group

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Engineer

12 Month Contract+ (Long Term Project)

Remote working with occasional visits to the Glasgow Area

Inside IR35

37.5 hours per week

SC Clearance needs to be obtained

Sole British National

Key Responsibilities

• Technical excellence in the specification, production and assessment of design packages for infrastructure.
• Specification of reliability and operational constraints for infrastructure.
• Assessment of work control procedures for maintenance of infrastructure.
• Assessment of infrastructure design, material state, qualification and ageing mechanisms to permit the continued operation of facilities and utilities.
• Discharge and display a robust safety and security culture.
• Ensure outputs of safety related contracts meet the contract requirements and appropriate safety requirements by acting as an intelligent customer.

Experience

• Broad experience in mechanical engineering, preferably with experience of some of the following Mechanical systems; Pump systems, cranes, heating ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC), pressure systems and Diesel Generators.
• Experience of working within the nuclear industry or any other high hazard industry, although this is not considered essential.
• Ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective solutions for design changes / modifications of plant and supporting Infrastructure.
• A good understanding of British and international design standards.
• A track record of making intelligent evidence based decisions using various sources of data.
• Good skills in verbal and written communication.
• The ability to effectively manage and prioritise your own workload.

Qualifications & Training

• HNC or equivalent qualifications and experience in a relevant engineering discipline
• Detailed knowledge of the Design Intent for Electrical Infrastructure in the nuclear industry or similar industry