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Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a bespoke engineering provider who specialise in offering solutions to the nuclear and defence sectors. They are currently looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Chorley site.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer role is ideal for an individual experienced in engineering design and development. The role comes with a salary of up to £60,000 per annum (or £50 an hour, if contractor).

If you're a Senior Mechanical Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Principle Mechanical Engineer you will:

Lead the creation of 3D models and drawings that incorporate safety, operational, and maintenance needs.
Develop robust engineering design documentation to support project requirements.
Ensure that all designs and engineering activities conform to applicable standards, including UKCA/CE marking requirements, and comply with safety regulations such as LOLER, PUWER, and CDM.
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including procurement and testing teams, to ensure that project specifications and timelines are met.
Provide insights and feedback to improve engineering processes.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline
Proven experience in engineering design development within nuclear or a similarly regulated environment.
Strong knowledge of safety regulations and technical standards relevant to engineering design.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Mechanical Engineer role

Salary up to £60,000 or £50 an hour for contractors
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Health Care package and other benefitsAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful