Senior Mechanical Engineer -Nuclear in Warrington, Cheshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a contract role based in Warrington. This hybrid position focuses on a crucial nuclear safety project involving complex engineering solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical engineering design and proficiency with 3D CAD systems. The role includes planning engineering activities and developing technical documentation. Competitive pay at £51-55/hour inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical engineering design for plant and equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD systems (e.g., Inventor, SolidWorks, ProE).
• Experience leading designers in the production of drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate engineering and design activities.
• Develop engineering solutions for complex projects.
• Produce and review technical reports and specifications.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design

3D CAD systems

2D drawing standards

Leading designers

Knowledge of plant layout

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

ProE

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (SRP Project, Sellafield)

Contract role – Hybrid Warrington office – £51-55/hour Inside IR35.

About the Project

• Safely receives SNM packages from existing storage locations.
• Retreats and repackages these into new 100‑year storage packages.
• Transfers them to the SPRS facility for secure storage until 2120.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most important nuclear safety projects, ensuring materials remain safe and secure for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate engineering and design activities.
• Develop engineering solutions for complex projects, from concept through to manufacture.
• Support manufacturing and testing queries, design changes, and configuration management.
• Produce and review technical reports, specifications, and calculations.
• Present engineering solutions to stakeholders and at design reviews.
• Deliver scope of work to agreed timescales and budgets.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in mechanical engineering design for plant and equipment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD systems (e.g., Inventor, SolidWorks, ProE) and CAD management tools.
• Familiarity with 2D drawing standards (BS 8888).
• Experience leading designers in the production of drawings and documentation.
• Knowledge of plant layout, installation, alignment, and testing of equipment.
• Experience writing and checking works test documentation, integrated test documents, and O&M manuals.
• Ability to support manufacturing, inspection, and test queries.
• Office‑based availability (typically blended 3/2 Office/WFH).

Desirable Skills

• Experience in authoring/checking Design Justification Reports (DJRs).
• Knowledge of safety cases and Sellafield engineering standards.
• Experience designing for nuclear environments and glovebox systems.
• Understanding of CDM, SoMSR, PUWER & LOLER.
• Willingness to travel occasionally outside the UK to support manufacturing and testing.