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Mechanical Designer - Nuclear

Warrington
money-bag £32 - £37/hour
Posted 3 weeks ago

Mechanical Designer - Nuclear Projects
Warrington| 3 Days On-Site | Contract
-3237/hour (Umbrella) | Long-Term Project
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to join the Sellafield Product & Residue Store (SPRS) Retreatment Plant (SRP) Project - a strategic UK infrastructure programme supporting the safe long-term storage of Special Nuclear Materials.
This is a hands-on contract role offering hybrid flexibility (minimum 3 days/week on-site) with a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work on a national, safety-critical programme well into its execution phase.

Role Overview

  • Deliver mechanical design packages (3D models, general arrangement, detail drawings, BoMs)
  • Support glovebox plant designs and auxiliary systems
  • Address manufacturing and testing queries, red-line updates, and configuration changes
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders (CE&I, process, operations, human factors, construction, etc.)
  • Participate in formal design change implementation and support configuration management


Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault (Basic or Pro)
  • Strong background in creating detailed mechanical drawings and BoMs
  • Solid working knowledge of BS 8888, ISO 8015, ISO 1101, and ISO 5459
  • Experience resolving manufacturing TQs, permits, and concessions
  • Configuration management experience


Desirable Experience

  • Nuclear project background and familiarity with Sellafield Ltd (SL) Engineering Standards
  • Experience designing machinery per SoMSR requirements
  • Awareness of CDM, PUWER, LOLER, and nuclear safety standards
  • Competence in Design Risk Assessments per BS EN 12100


Contract Details

  • Location: Sellafield site (3 days/week minimum on-site)
  • Rate: -3237/hour (umbrella)
  • Duration: Ongoing - supporting design completion, manufacturing, and testing phases
  • Security: SL security clearance and use of SL-issued laptop required


Interested in helping deliver one of the UK''s most critical nuclear safety projects?
Apply now or reach out to discuss further.

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