Mechanical Engineer

Job title:

Mechanical Responsible Engineer (RE)

Job Type: Contract

IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

Duration:
Long-term 12-month rolling contract (expected through to 2028/29)

Pay rate:
Competitive DOE – Umbrella rates of pay

Location:

Sellafield / Whitehaven

Hybrid/Remote Working:
Hybrid – minimum 3 days per week on site/office

Hours of work: 40 hours per

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Responsible Engineer (RE) to support a major engineering programme within a highly regulated nuclear environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, compliance, and configuration control of engineering deliverables while supporting key project objectives.

• Ensuring plans, drawings, and quantities are accurate and suitable for engineering calculations
• Managing engineering documentation, drawings, and technical specifications
• Maintaining configuration control of engineering deliverables
• Liaising with designers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with engineering and construction requirements
• Providing progress updates and technical support throughout project delivery
• Supporting design and constructability reviews
• Utilising AutoCAD, Navisworks, and 3D scanning software to support design development and site data capture
• Identifying and resolving technical challenges whilst effectively prioritising workload

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience operating as a Responsible Engineer (RE) / SQEP
• Strong knowledge of plant systems within operational or nuclear environments
• Experience using Sellafield systems, including CIMAGE
• Strong stakeholder engagement and multidisciplinary team working experience
• Proactive and solution-focused approach
• Previous Sellafield experience and site pass desirable
• UK National Security Vetting Status – SC Clearance in place or ability to obtain SC Clearance

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