Senior Design Engineer

£47 per hour | Outside IR35 | 12-Month Contract | 4-Day Working Week
We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to support complex engineering projects within the nuclear sector. This role will focus on developing safe, compliant engineering design solutions, with particular emphasis on CE/UKCA marking, BS 8888 and relevant machinery safety legislation.
Contract details

• Rate: Up to £47 per hour, outside IR35
• Duration: 12 months
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
• Security: Ideally hold current SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it

Key Responsibilities

• Produce concept, scheme and detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings and assembly drawings using appropriate CAD software.
• Ensure drawings and design deliverables comply with BS 8888 and relevant engineering standards.
• Develop designs in line with CE/UKCA marking requirements, including applicable legislation and essential health and safety requirements.
• Apply knowledge of the Machinery Directive, LOLER, PUWER, CDM and other relevant regulations.
• Participate in design reviews, verification activities and engineering assurance checks.
• Ensure designs consider manufacture, assembly, installation, operation and maintenance requirements.
• Maintain configuration control of models and drawings, delivering accurate, high-quality work right first time.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, procurement, manufacturing and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues.

Essential Requirements

• HNC or equivalent Level 4 engineering qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Strong experience in mechanical engineering design and development using CAD software.
• Good awareness of BS 8888 and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience with CE marking and/or UKCA compliance, including relevant machinery safety legislation.
• Working knowledge of the Machinery Directive, LOLER and PUWER.
• Experience producing and checking manufacturing and assembly drawings.
• Strong understanding of engineering safety, quality and design assurance processes.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience designing gloveboxes or associated nuclear process plant and equipment.
• Experience working within the nuclear industry or other highly regulated engineering environments.
• Current SC security clearance, or eligibility to obtain it.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer with strong mechanical design and regulatory compliance experience to contribute to complex, safety-critical engineering projects on a long-term contract.

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Up to £63.50 per hour | Outside IR35 | 12-Month Contract | 4-Day Working Week
We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead engineering design teams on complex, safety-critical projects within the nuclear sector. This role combines technical leadership, engineering assurance and project delivery, with a strong focus on UKCA/CE marking, regulatory compliance, verification and validation, and nuclear safety.
Contract details

• Rate: Up to £63.50 per hour, outside IR35
• Duration: 12 months
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
• Security: Ideally hold current SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise mechanical engineering design teams, providing technical direction and oversight.
• Plan and coordinate engineering activities, managing resources, budgets, schedules and delivery against project requirements.
• Develop design basis documentation, identify engineering requirements and ensure nuclear and conventional safety principles are applied.
• Oversee design risk assessments, technical interfaces and multidisciplinary engineering integration.
• Ensure technical documentation supports UKCA/CE marking and demonstrates conformity with applicable legislation, regulations and standards.
• Lead and record verification, validation and conformity assessment activities.
• Conduct design reviews and check engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, quality and compliance.
• Maintain awareness of the Machinery Directive, LOLER, PUWER, CDM and other relevant legislation.
• Support project planning, tender responses, risk management and recovery strategies where delivery issues arise.
• Promote continuous improvement, right-first-time quality and effective configuration control.
• Mentor and develop engineers, support competency assessments and ensure effective allocation of engineering resources.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant Level 6 qualification, such as a Bachelor’s degree with honours in an engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in mechanical engineering design and technical leadership.
• Experience leading or supervising engineering teams within a complex engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering compliance, design assurance and verification and validation.
• Experience with UKCA/CE marking requirements, including technical documentation and conformity assessment.
• Knowledge of the Machinery Directive, LOLER, PUWER, CDM and applicable engineering standards.
• Experience managing engineering deliverables, resources, schedules and technical risks.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within the nuclear industry or another highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
• Experience with machinery, process plant or complex mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with nuclear safety principles and multidisciplinary design integration.
• Current SC security clearance, or eligibility to obtain it.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead engineering teams on a long-term contract, taking ownership of design quality, regulatory compliance and safe engineering delivery.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Chorley (4-day working week)
Rate: Up to £57 per hour, Outside IR35
Contract: 12 months
Start: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month contract supporting engineering design activities within a highly regulated engineering environment.
This role will involve developing and substantiating mechanical design solutions from concept through to detailed design, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and nuclear safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop concept, scheme and detailed mechanical designs, including 3D models, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Produce design risk assessments, support engineering calculations and work closely with stress engineers to substantiate designs.
• Develop technical files and support CE Marking / UKCA conformity assessments.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, codes and standards, including the Machinery Directive, PUWER, LOLER and CDM.
• Participate in design reviews, verification and validation activities, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the design lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and support designs through manufacture, assembly, testing and commissioning.

Essential Experience

• Significant mechanical design engineering experience within a complex engineering environment, ideally nuclear, defence or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience with gloveboxes and associated mechanical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of the Machinery Directive, CE Marking / UKCA requirements and technical file preparation.
• Experience applying BS 8888 to engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience in design verification, validation, risk assessments and engineering substantiation.
• A relevant engineering degree (Level 6 or equivalent); professional registration desirable.
• Strong understanding of configuration control, design assurance and engineering standards.

Security: SC clearance preferred, although candidates eligible to obtain SC clearance will also be considered.

The Opportunity

• Up to £57 per hour, Outside IR35.
• 12-month contract with an ASAP start.
• Four-day working week.
• Based in Chorley.

Site Engineer – Highways Civils

Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Contract: 8-10 weeks
Start: Monday 5th October
Shift pattern: Day shifts
Rate: £350-£375 per day, CIS/Umbrella via Datum
Client: Tier 1 Highways Contractor

We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to support a Tier 1 Highways Contractor on a civils package in Chorley.

The role will focus on delivery of a car park and ducting works package, supporting the site team with setting out, quality control and day-to-day engineering requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set out works accurately for car park, drainage, ducting and associated civils activities.

• Establish and maintain site control, levels, line and setting-out data.

• Carry out quality checks, inspections, as-builts and survey records.

• Review drawings and raise technical queries or RFIs where required.

• Prepare and maintain ITPs, QA records, site diaries and engineering documentation.

• Support the Site Manager and Site Supervisor with planning, sequencing and coordination of labour, plant and subcontractors.

• Ensure works are delivered safely, to programme and in line with project specifications.

Requirements

• Proven Site Engineer experience on highways, civils, drainage, external works or infrastructure projects.

• Practical experience setting out car parks, roads, drainage, services or ducting.

• Competent using Leica/Trimble robotic total stations, GPS and level equipment.

• Strong QA, ITP, surveying and as-built experience.

• Valid CSCS essential; relevant highways or civils qualifications are advantageous.

• Available to start Monday 5 October and commit for the full 8-10 week assignment.

Fore more information call Daniel Baker on 07380 329 743 or apply via this advert.