Mechanical Design Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Carrington West
£54 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Reading
Summary: The Mechanical Design Engineer role focuses on supporting a nuclear decommissioning programme in Reading, requiring expertise in mechanical systems design within safety-critical environments. The position involves leading design processes, producing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience in the nuclear or high-hazard sectors. Security clearance is required for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead mechanical design processes from concept to delivery using CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
- Produce technical documentation including specifications, reports and manuals in line with nuclear regulatory standards.
- Support prototyping, simulations and FEA to validate and refine design concepts.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders across design, engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Ensure design compliance with health, safety, environmental, and nuclear legislation alongside engaging in continuous improvement of design methodologies and industry best practices.
- Provide input across multiple project stages, from feasibility through to construction and commissioning.
Key Skills:
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (minimum ONC/OND required; HNC/HND desirable).
- 2+ years' experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally within the nuclear or high-hazard sectors.
- Proficient in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), with experience in FEA and design validation tools an advantage.
- Strong understanding of engineering legislation and design compliance.
- Highly organised with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Salary (Rate): £54/hour
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Engineering
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer - Nuclear Decommissioning Projects
Location: Reading (3-4 days on-site per week)
Duration: 6-12 months Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £54 per hour (inclusive of base location expenses)
I am recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a high-profile nuclear decommissioning programme in Reading. This role is ideal for someone passionate about mechanical systems design in safety-critical environments. You'll be at the forefront of delivering safe, compliant, and robust mechanical designs that support the decommissioning of nuclear facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead mechanical design processes from concept to delivery using CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
- Produce technical documentation including specifications, reports and manuals in line with nuclear regulatory standards.
- Support prototyping, simulations and FEA to validate and refine design concepts.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders across design, engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Ensure design compliance with health, safety, environmental, and nuclear legislation alongside engaging in continuous improvement of design methodologies and industry best practices.
- Provide input across multiple project stages, from feasibility through to construction and commissioning.
Expectations/Qualifications:
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (minimum ONC/OND required; HNC/HND desirable).
- 2+ years' experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally within the nuclear or high-hazard sectors.
- Proficient in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), with experience in FEA and design validation tools an advantage.
- Strong understanding of engineering legislation and design compliance.
- Highly organised with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Please note that this role will require Security Clearance. If this role is of interest to you, please give me a call on (phone number removed) or contact me via (url removed)