Contract Opportunity: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: North West (Hybrid – 1 day remote)
Contract Length: 12 months (with strong likelihood of extension)
Rate: Up to 51 per hour (Outside IR35)
Hours: 4–day week (Monday to Thursday, 10–hour days)

We're looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a growing team delivering complex, safety–critical projects in the nuclear sector. This role is ideal for someone looking to step into a technically engaging position with strong long–term prospects and a supportive working environment.

• Deliver high–quality mechanical design work in accordance with nuclear and project–specific standards.

• Produce and review engineering documentation including specifications, calculations, and drawings.

• Support and contribute to design reviews, HAZOPs, and risk assessments.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure effective technical delivery.

• Work across all phases of the project lifecycle, from concept to detailed design.

• Solid background in mechanical engineering within the nuclear sector.

• Experience in the design of safety–critical mechanical systems – glovebox experience is highly desirable.

• Familiar with nuclear regulatory standards and procedures (e.g., AWE, Sellafield).

• Strong communicator with good problem–solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Security Clearance (SC) is highly advantageous.

• Compressed 4–day working week (Mon–Thurs) – 10–hour days for improved work–life balance.

• Hybrid working – with 1 day a week from home.

• Competitive rate up to 51/hr (Outside IR35).

• Secure 12–month initial contract with strong likelihood of extension.

If you're ready to take on a senior engineering role in a high–integrity, technically challenging environment, we'd like to hear from you.