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.