Senior Mechanical Engineer – 4-Day Week (Nuclear/Regulated)

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month contract in Chorley. The role covers development from concept to detailed design within a highly regulated environment.

You will create 3D models, drawings and technical files, perform design risk assessments and support CE/UKCA conformity. A degree in engineering and experience in regulated sectors are essential; prior nuclear/defence exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Significant mechanical design engineering experience within a complex engineering environment, ideally nuclear, defence or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience with gloveboxes and associated mechanical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of the Machinery Directive, CE Marking / UKCA requirements and technical file preparation.
• Experience applying BS 8888 to engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience in design verification, validation, risk assessments and engineering substantiation.
• A relevant engineering degree (Level 6 or equivalent); professional registration desirable.
• Strong understanding of configuration control, design assurance and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept, scheme and detailed mechanical designs, including 3D models, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Produce design risk assessments, support engineering calculations and work closely with stress engineers to substantiate designs.
• Develop technical files and support CE Marking / UKCA conformity assessments.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, codes and standards, including the Machinery Directive, PUWER, LOLER and CDM.
• Participate in design reviews, verification and validation activities, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the design lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and support designs through manufacture, assembly, testing and commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical design

Regulated industries

Nuclear/defence experience

Gloveboxes

CE Marking / UKCA

BS 8888

Design verification

Engineering substantiation

Configuration control

Design standards

Education

Engineering degree (Level 6)

Professional registration desirable

Job description

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month contract in Chorley. The role covers development from concept to detailed design within a highly regulated environment.

You will create 3D models, drawings and technical files, perform design risk assessments and support CE/UKCA conformity. A degree in engineering and experience in regulated sectors are essential; prior nuclear/defence exposure is advantageous.