Senior Mechanical Engineer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a minimum of 6 years' experience in the nuclear sector. The role involves managing technical studies, designing mechanical processes, and collaborating with various experts. Candidates must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess knowledge in project delivery and engineering design. This permanent position offers up to 37 hours of work per week and is crucial for projects involving both conceptual and practical applications in high active environments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, ideally in nuclear or regulated sectors.
• Experience in engineering design and technical studies.
• Full member or working towards chartership of a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical processes and produce deliverables including flow diagrams and technical notes.
• Conduct technical studies for mechanical handling and heavy transfer systems.
• Collaborate with experts and manage contractor follow up.

Skills

Mechanical design

Technical studies

Project delivery

Nuclear sector knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline

Job description

Job title: Senior Mechanical Engineer – 5 year minimum in the Nuclear sector
Job Type: Permanent

Start date: February 2026
Salary: Competitive
Location: Warrington

Hours of work: Up to 37 hours per week

Role Overview

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Orano Limited, you will deliver and manage technical studies and projects, providing expertise from conceptual design through construction and commissioning. You will work on mechanical processes, handling systems, powder technologies, and mechanical dismantling in high active environments and gloveboxes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical processes and produce deliverables such as flow diagrams, drawings, P&IDs, technical notes, and specifications.
• Conduct technical studies for mechanical handling, powder processing, and heavy transfer systems.
• Collaborate with Orano experts and manage contractor follow up.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• 6+ years' experience in mechanical engineering, ideally in nuclear or regulated sectors.
• Experience in engineering design, technical studies, and project delivery.
• Full member or working towards chartership of a relevant professional body.
• Recognised Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Ability to hold SC UK Security Clearance.

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Company Information

This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.
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