Senior Mechanical Engineer

NRL; Euxton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL in Chorley, Lancashire, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong design experience to join a leading engineering organisation. Based in Chorley with flexible hybrid pattern, you will develop concept to detail designs, produce and check drawings, and ensure compliance with Machinery Directive, LOLER, PUWER and CDM.

You will collaborate with Stress Engineers and stakeholders, lead design reviews, and drive safe, high-quality substantiation for regulated projects.

Qualifications

• Professionally registered Engineer (CEng or IEng) with a Level 6 qualification (Bachelor’s Degree with Honours) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in engineering design development and substantiation within a mechanical or multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong understanding of applicable design codes, standards, and legislation (e.g., Machinery Directive, LOLER, PUWER, CDM).
• Competence in producing design risk assessments and documented design justifications.
• Proven ability to produce and check high‑quality engineering documentation and drawing outputs.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept, scheme, and detail designs to meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Produce and check technical drawings, 3D models, and associated documentation.
• Ensure design compliance with applicable legislation, standards, and engineering requirements.
• Apply conventional and nuclear safety principles throughout the design process.
• Collaborate with Stress Engineers to define analysis requirements and support substantiation of design solutions.
• Lead design reviews and contribute to value engineering initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and promote a culture of safety, quality, and learning.
• Engage collaboratively with stakeholders, including procurement, manufacturing, assembly, and testing teams.

Skills

Design development

Engineering substantiation

3D CAD

Safety compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Engineering

Level 6 qualification

Tools

3D CAD tools

Configuration management

Job description

# Senior Mechanical EngineerLocationEuxton, Lancashire, North West, EnglandSalaryDependent on experienceContract TypeContractWork TypeFull TimePosted on15 Oct 2026This is a great opportunity for a professionally registered Mechanical Engineer with strong design experience to join a leading engineering organisation in Chorley. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively on technically challenging projects and who takes pride in driving safe, compliant, and high-quality design outcomes. **Location and Working Pattern** Based in Chorley with flexibility to work part of the week from home. Collaboration is central to this role, so time on site will vary according to project needs rather than a fixed schedule. **Client Overview** Our client is a respected engineering business known for delivering complex design and substantiation projects across highly regulated industries. They are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical excellence. **Responsibilities** * Develop concept, scheme, and detail designs to meet project specifications and quality standards.* Produce and check technical drawings, 3D models, and associated documentation.* Ensure design compliance with applicable legislation, standards, and engineering requirements.* Apply conventional and nuclear safety principles throughout the design process.* Collaborate with Stress Engineers to define analysis requirements and support substantiation of design solutions.* Lead design reviews and contribute to value engineering initiatives.* Participate in continuous improvement activities and promote a culture of safety, quality, and learning.* Engage collaboratively with stakeholders, including procurement, manufacturing, assembly, and testing teams.**Must‐have Requirements** * Professionally registered Engineer (CEng or IEng) with a Level 6 qualification (Bachelor’s Degree with Honours) in a relevant engineering discipline.* Significant experience in engineering design development and substantiation within a mechanical or multidisciplinary environment.* Strong understanding of applicable design codes, standards, and legislation (e.g., Machinery Directive, LOLER, PUWER, CDM).* Competence in producing design risk assessments and documented design justifications.* Proven ability to produce and check high‐quality engineering documentation and drawing outputs.* Eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance.* UK National (due to project security requirements).**Nice‐to‐have Skills** * Experience in nuclear or other safety‐critical industries.* Familiarity with UKCA / CE marking processes and conformity assessments.* Knowledge of 3D CAD tools and configuration management systems.* Involvement in prototype or test rig development to support design validation.**Apply Now** If this Mechanical Design Engineer role matches your skills and experience, apply now or send your CV to our recruitment team today. **Due to the nature of this role being on a national security facility, we can only accommodate applications from UK Nationals.**