Senior Mechanical Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month contract in Warrington. The role requires managing mechanical engineering activities with a focus on compliance and safety. Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance and have experience in engineering standards. This position offers a hybrid work model with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Eligible for SC clearance.
• Experience with mechanical engineering standards and regulations.
• Ability to mentor less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of mechanical engineering activities.
• Develop and review specifications and datasheets.
• Ensure compliance with safety cases and regulations.

Skills

Risk assessments

Technical reporting

Engineering standards compliance

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Contract)

Location : Warrington or Preston or Newbury or Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Rate : £50 - £62 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Duration : 12 months

Clearance : Must be eligible for SC clearance

About the Project

This role is part of the UK Tails Management Facility (TMF) programme, a major project supporting the safe processing of depleted uranium hexafluoride. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering engineering scope across complex equipment such as gloveboxes, pumps, filters, sampling cabinets, lifts, cranes, and hoists-ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient solutions for this critical facility.

The Role

You will manage the delivery of mechanical engineering and technical activities, from producing specifications and datasheets through to risk assessments, design reviews, and technical reports. Acting as a subject matter expert, you'll apply engineering standards, codes, and regulations while supporting project safety assessments and mentoring less experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of specifications, datasheets, calculations, and technical deliverables for mechanical equipment.
• Carry out and review Designer Risk Assessments (DRAs) across PUWER, PED, and work environments.
• Ensure adherence to safety cases, regulations, codes, and standards throughout the design lifecycle.
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