Senior Nuclear Mechanical Engineer – Decommissioning

Ignite Talent Group; Workington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Talent Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a project delivery team in Warrington. You will deliver complex mechanical design solutions for large-scale nuclear decommissioning projects, collaborating with EC&I, civil, and process disciplines to ensure safe, compliant, and integrated outcomes.

The role involves producing detailed design documentation, participating in design reviews and risk assessments, and supporting project planning, cost estimation, and schedule

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards professional registration highly advantageous.
• Experience delivering mechanical design in highly regulated industries (nuclear preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of complex mechanical handling systems, components, and assemblies for use in nuclear environments.
• Produce and review detailed design documentation including design reports, calculations, 3D models, and manufacturing drawings.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Work closely with EC&I, civil, and process engineering disciplines to deliver fully integrated engineering solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and HAZOP/HAZAN studies.
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimation, and schedule management.
• Ensure designs meet client specifications and standards while maintaining operability, maintainability, and safety.

Skills

Mechanical design

Regulated industries experience

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Ignite Talent Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a project delivery team in Warrington. You will deliver complex mechanical design solutions for large-scale nuclear decommissioning projects, collaborating with EC&I, civil, and process disciplines to ensure safe, compliant, and integrated outcomes.

The role involves producing detailed design documentation, participating in design reviews and risk assessments, and supporting project planning, cost estimation, and schedule