Job Description
Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer - Contract (Inside IR35)\n Warrington (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite)\n £51-£56 per hour\n Long-Term Contract | Major Nuclear Programme - PFDO, Sellafield\n\nAre you a Mechanical Engineer ready to step into a high-impact role on one of the UK's most critical nuclear programmes?\n We're supporting a key delivery partner on the PFDO project at Sellafield, and we're looking for a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer to help drive engineering excellence across complex, safety-critical work.\n\nThe Opportunity\n You'll play a vital role in delivering engineering and technical activities across the project lifecycle-bringing your expertise to solve complex challenges and ensure high-quality outputs in a regulated environment.\n This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a flagship nuclear programme, collaborating with experienced teams while contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of major works.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n\nDeliver mechanical engineering solutions across design and project phases\nResolve complex technical issues using your specialist knowledge\nProduce and review technical reports, calculations, and documentation\nEnsure compliance with project specifications and stakeholder requirements\nSupport and guide junior engineers within the team\nBuild strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders\nWork independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team\n What We're Looking For\n\nProven experience as a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Engineer\nBackground in highly regulated industries (ideally nuclear)\nStrong technical problem-solving and analytical skills\nExperience producing and reviewing engineering documentation\nAbility to work autonomously with minimal supervision\nStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skills\n Key Details\n\nLocation: Warrington (3 days onsite, hybrid working)\nRate: £51-£61/hour (Inside IR35)\nClearance: BPSS minimum (higher clearance beneficial)\nProject: PFDO Programme - Sellafield\n Why Apply?\n\nBe part of a major UK nuclear infrastructure programme\nLong-term contract stability\nHigh-impact engineering role with real responsibility\nCollaborative, forward-thinking project environment