Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
Highfield Professional Solutions
- Cheshire
- £51.00-56.00 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
This is your chance to deliver meaningful, safety-critical engineering that directly reduces the UK’s nuclear hazard.The Opportunity
You’ll be at the forefront of developing solutions for the Outbound Logistics Module (OBLM) and MSSS leak management. Expect to work largely autonomously or in a tight-knit team (2-3 people) on complex R&D and engineering challenges-including silos and ponds systems.
You’ll own and lead technical work packages from scoping through delivery and regulatory engagement.Your Role Will Include:
Leading packages of technical work with minimal supervision
Scoping and specifying technical activities
Producing and presenting NFRs and reports
Checking and reviewing team outputs
Planning future technical scope (from study through design transition)
Engaging with regulators on allocated work packagesWhat We’re Looking For:
Chartered status in a relevant engineering discipline
Strong nuclear industry experience, ideally including Sellafield MSSS and Silos
Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex problems
Mechanical Handling and Heavy Lifting experience essential
Proven understanding of Technical Files and Safety Case requirementsWe’re especially interested if you have at least 4 of the following:
- Technical Assessment and Review
- Study Delivery
- Strategy Development
- Technology Development / R&D
- Plant Trials
- Early Design Delivery (Study/Concept phases)
- Project or Programme Management
Work on some of the UK’s highest-priority nuclear decommissioning challenges
Tackle cutting-edge R&D solutions with real impact on safety and environmental outcomes
Hybrid working with strong on-site team collaboration
Join a professional environment that values autonomy, expertise, and leadershipReady to take on a role where your experience really matters? Apply today and help shape the future of nuclear decommissioning at Sellafield.Share JobYour ConsultantKirsty LockyearPrincipal Account ConsultantFull nameEmail addressMessageUpload CVUpload your CV/resume or any other relevant file. Max. file size: 10 MB. Are you human?Looking to grow your team?Highfield are a Certified Carbon Neutral BusinessAboutSectorsContactHighfield Professional Solutions Unit 1 and Unit 2 Mill Court The Sawmills Durley S032 2EJConnectSubmit a VacancyNeed to hire BIM talent? Complete this form and a member of the team will be in touch.