Rullion
Mechanical Engineer
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Mechanical Responsible Engineer
Job title: Mechanical Responsible Engineer (RE)
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Long-term 12-month rolling contract (expected through to 2028/29)
Pay rate: Competitive DOE – Umbrella rates of pay
Location: Sellafield / Whitehaven
Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid – minimum 3 days per week on site/office
Hours of work: 40 hours per
Role information
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Responsible Engineer (RE) to support a major engineering programme within a highly regulated nuclear environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, compliance, and configuration control of engineering deliverables while supporting key project objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring plans, drawings, and quantities are accurate and suitable for engineering calculations
- Managing engineering documentation, drawings, and technical specifications
- Maintaining configuration control of engineering deliverables
- Liaising with designers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with engineering and construction requirements
- Providing progress updates and technical support throughout project delivery
- Supporting design and constructability reviews
- Utilising AutoCAD, Navisworks, and 3D scanning software to support design development and site data capture
- Identifying and resolving technical challenges whilst effectively prioritising workload
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Qualifications/Experience Required
- HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Proven experience operating as a Responsible Engineer (RE) / SQEP
- Strong knowledge of plant systems within operational or nuclear environments
- Experience using Sellafield systems, including CIMAGE
- Strong stakeholder engagement and multidisciplinary team working experience
- Proactive and solution-focused approach
- Previous Sellafield experience and site pass desirable
- UK National Security Vetting Status – SC Clearance in place or ability to obtain SC Clearance
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Company information
This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
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