Senior Mechanical Engineer

Insignis; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Bristol. This hybrid role involves creating innovative mechanical designs and collaborating on complex projects in the nuclear sector. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and strong communication skills. Enjoy competitive benefits while contributing to the UK's Net Zero future.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Continuous learning via Expleo Academy

Competitive company benefits

Opportunity to contribute to Net Zero

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Engineering.
• Nuclear knowledge is preferred but not essential.
• Drive to challenge, improve, and deliver excellence.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop mechanical designs for nuclear and power projects.
• Collaborate to deliver solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and safety procedures.
• Conduct technical investigations for improvement.
• Champion innovation toward Net Zero.

Skills

CAD tools knowledge

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to achieve SC clearance

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Bristol

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Inside IR35

Rate: 50 p/h

Type: Hybrid

Location: Bristol

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team.
Are you the kind of engineer who looks at a complex challenge and thinks, "Let's make it better – and cleaner"? Do you thrive when solving problems others call impossible? Then this sounds like the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating and developing cutting–edge mechanical designs for nuclear and power projects.
• Collaborating across engineering, supply chain, and client teams to deliver world–class solutions.
• Ensuring industry codes, standards, and safety procedures are applied correctly.
• Carrying out technical investigations within the operational and/or design lifecycle to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Championing innovation and driving progress toward Net Zero.
• Apply engineering domain knowledge to produce technical solutions and documentation

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Engineering.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and general engineering drawing practice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A drive to challenge, improve, and deliver excellence – whatever your background.
• Nuclear knowledge is preferred but not essential
• Must be able to achieve SC clearance

What's in it for you?

• Collaborative, innovation–driven environment.
• Continuous learning via Expleo Academy accredited training.
• Competitive company benefits.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the UK's Net Zero future.
• The chance to work with an equal opportunities employer

If you're a Senior Mechanical Engineer, ready to take on your next role, then please apply below with your CV.