Senior Mechanical Engineer (Contract)

Avanti Recruitment; Hollins Green; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work on critical nuclear projects in the United Kingdom. You will design and develop engineering solutions, collaborate with teams, and liaise with clients. Ideal candidates have experience in nuclear mechanical engineering, CAD proficiency, and must hold SC Clearance or be eligible. This role offers a contract for 12 months with a pay rate of £45-£50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have SC Clearance or eligible.
• Experience in mechanical engineering (Nuclear).
• Knowledge of CAD tools and how to read and create engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engineering solutions for nuclear projects.
• Work closely with other teams and help manage technical issues.
• Talk to clients and suppliers about designs and equipment needs.
• Make sure all work follows the right rules and standards.
• Help improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Investigate technical problems and help solve them.
• Support the project team by writing reports and preparing technical documents.
• Must have experience with Shielded Glovebox design.

Skills

Mechanical engineering (Nuclear)

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Warrington

Contract Type: Contract (12 months)

Pay: 45/50 Per Hour (Inside IR35)

About the Role

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to work on important nuclear projects. This is a contract role within our client's nuclear business. You'll help support national defence, clean up old nuclear sites, and build the future of nuclear energy in the UK.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop engineering solutions for nuclear projects.
• Work closely with other teams and help manage technical issues.
• Talk to clients and suppliers about designs and equipment needs.
• Make sure all work follows the right rules and standards.
• Help improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Investigate technical problems and help solve them.
• Support the project team by writing reports and preparing technical documents.
• Must have experience with Shielded Glovebox design.

What We're Looking For

• Must have SC Clearance or eligible.
• Experience in mechanical engineering (Nuclear).
• Knowledge of CAD tools and how to read and create engineering drawings.
• Good at working with others and solving problems.
• Comfortable talking to different people from team members to clients.
• Someone who takes ownership, works hard, and is open to new ideas.