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Mechanical Designer/ Engineer

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Posted on Jun 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£38 - £41 Hourly
Contract/Project
Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Engineer

Warrington | £41 per Hour (Inside IR35) | Hybrid - 3 Days On Site | 12-Month Contract

Join a major nuclear programme and help shape the future of engineering at Sellafield.
We're looking for a Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of innovative engineering solutions on complex nuclear projects. Working within a collaborative design team, you'll be involved in developing bespoke mechanical equipment and tooling that plays a vital role in supporting one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong design experience who enjoys solving technical challenges in a highly regulated environment.

The Role

You'll be responsible for producing high-quality mechanical designs and engineering documentation to support the manufacture and installation of specialist equipment.
Key responsibilities include:

Producing 2D and 3D mechanical designs and engineering drawings
Developing design packages for manufacture and installation
Supporting the design of bespoke tooling and mechanical equipment
Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver project objectives
Preparing technical documentation, method statements and risk assessments
Ensuring designs comply with relevant engineering standards and safety requirements
Participating in design reviews and providing technical input throughout the project lifecycle

About You

We're looking for candidates with:

Experience in mechanical design or mechanical engineering
Proficiency with 3D CAD software and engineering drawing production
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical assemblies
Experience producing engineering documentation and design packages
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Desirable Experience

Experience within the nuclear, defence, energy or other highly regulated sectors
Knowledge of bespoke tooling, lifting equipment or plant modification projects
Familiarity with engineering standards and quality assurance processes
Experience working on projects for Sellafield or within the nuclear decommissioning sector

What's on Offer?

? £41 per hour - Inside IR35
? 12-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
? Hybrid working - 3 days per week on site in Warrington
? Opportunity to work on nationally significant Sellafield nuclear projects
? Collaborative engineering environment with exposure to technically challenging work
? Long-term contract supporting cutting-edge engineering solutions
If you're a Mechanical Designer or Mechanical Engineer looking for a long-term contract on high-profile nuclear projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering team and make a real impact

Reference: 225259723

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CV-Library

Mechanical Designer/ Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 17, 2026 by CV-Library

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Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£38 - £41 Hourly
Contract/Project
Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Engineer

Warrington | £41 per Hour (Inside IR35) | Hybrid - 3 Days On Site | 12-Month Contract

Join a major nuclear programme and help shape the future of engineering at Sellafield.
We're looking for a Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of innovative engineering solutions on complex nuclear projects. Working within a collaborative design team, you'll be involved in developing bespoke mechanical equipment and tooling that plays a vital role in supporting one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong design experience who enjoys solving technical challenges in a highly regulated environment.

The Role

You'll be responsible for producing high-quality mechanical designs and engineering documentation to support the manufacture and installation of specialist equipment.
Key responsibilities include:

Producing 2D and 3D mechanical designs and engineering drawings
Developing design packages for manufacture and installation
Supporting the design of bespoke tooling and mechanical equipment
Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver project objectives
Preparing technical documentation, method statements and risk assessments
Ensuring designs comply with relevant engineering standards and safety requirements
Participating in design reviews and providing technical input throughout the project lifecycle

About You

We're looking for candidates with:

Experience in mechanical design or mechanical engineering
Proficiency with 3D CAD software and engineering drawing production
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical assemblies
Experience producing engineering documentation and design packages
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Desirable Experience

Experience within the nuclear, defence, energy or other highly regulated sectors
Knowledge of bespoke tooling, lifting equipment or plant modification projects
Familiarity with engineering standards and quality assurance processes
Experience working on projects for Sellafield or within the nuclear decommissioning sector

What's on Offer?

? £41 per hour - Inside IR35
? 12-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
? Hybrid working - 3 days per week on site in Warrington
? Opportunity to work on nationally significant Sellafield nuclear projects
? Collaborative engineering environment with exposure to technically challenging work
? Long-term contract supporting cutting-edge engineering solutions
If you're a Mechanical Designer or Mechanical Engineer looking for a long-term contract on high-profile nuclear projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering team and make a real impact
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Reference: 225259723

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