Senior Mechanical Designer-Nuclear

Description

Senior Mechanical Designer - PFDO Project (Sellafield)

Contract 35- 42/hour (Inside IR35)

Warrington Hybrid - 3 days on site / 2 days remote

Sector: Nuclear PFDO Programme

Are you an experienced Senior Mechanical Designer looking to contribute to one of Sellafield's high-profile decommissioning projects? This is a hands-on role supporting the PFDO (Post-Fuel Decommissioning Operations) project, delivering high-quality mechanical designs and technical drawings for safety-critical systems.

You'll work within a collaborative engineering team, supporting design development, technical documentation, and integration with wider project disciplines. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with three days per week in Warrington for team collaboration and site engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and produce mechanical designs, layouts, and technical drawings for PFDO systemsReview and update existing designs to meet project requirements and standardsEnsure designs comply with Sellafield design processes, safety requirements, and engineering standardsCollaborate with multi-discipline teams, including CE&I, structural, and project engineering colleaguesSupport the preparation of technical documentation, specifications, and design packagesMentor and provide guidance to junior designers where required

Requirements

Proven experience as a Mechanical Designer within nuclear or highly regulated sectorsStrong knowledge of mechanical design principles, CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or MicroStation)Understanding of nuclear design standards, site procedures, and safety requirementsAbility to produce clear, accurate, and compliant technical drawings and documentationGood communication and collaboration skillsSC clearance preferred or the ability to obtain

Why Join?

Competitive 35- 42/hour (Inside IR35)Hybrid working - balance of 3 days in Warrington and 2 days remoteWork on a nationally significant nuclear decommissioning programmeOpportunity to influence mechanical design solutions in a complex, safety-critical environmentJoin an experienced, collaborative team with strong technical leadership

Apply now to bring your mechanical design expertise to the PFDO project at Sellafield and contribute to one of the UK's most important nuclear programmes.

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