Mechanical Ventilation Engineer
Warrington
£51 per Hour (Inside IR35)
Hybrid – 3 Days On Site
12-Month Contract

Play a Key Role on Critical Sellafield Nuclear Projects

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Ventilation Engineer to join a leading engineering team supporting major projects at Sellafield.
Working on the MSSS SEP programme, you’ll be responsible for delivering ventilation system designs and layouts for complex nuclear facilities, ensuring compliance with stringent safety and regulatory requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on nationally significant projects while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working arrangement and a long-term contract.

The Role

As a Mechanical Ventilation Engineer, you’ll provide specialist design expertise, developing ventilation solutions that support the safe operation of nuclear facilities.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing HVAC and mechanical ventilation system designs for nuclear applications
• Developing ventilation layouts, calculations and engineering design packages
• Supporting the design and modification of plant ventilation systems
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Ensuring designs comply with nuclear industry standards, regulations and project requirements
• Participating in design reviews and providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle
• Supporting technical documentation, design substantiation and engineering assurance activities

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Ventilation or HVAC Engineer
• Experience producing ventilation designs and layouts within complex engineering environments
• Strong understanding of HVAC principles, airflow calculations and ventilation system design
• Experience producing engineering calculations and technical documentation
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards and industry codes
• HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working on Sellafield or within the nuclear sector
• Knowledge of MSSS SEP or similar nuclear infrastructure projects
• Experience working within highly regulated industries such as nuclear, defence or energy
• Familiarity with engineering assurance, safety cases and design substantiation processes

What’s on Offer?

? £51 per hour – Inside IR35
? 12-month contract with excellent extension potential
? Hybrid working – 3 days per week on site in Warrington
? Opportunity to work on high-profile Sellafield nuclear projects
? Collaborative engineering team delivering critical infrastructure solutions
? Exposure to technically challenging projects within one of the UK’s most important engineering sectors
If you’re a Mechanical Ventilation Engineer looking to contribute to complex nuclear projects and develop innovative engineering solutions in a highly regulated environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.