Senior Mechanical Engineer
On site
London, United Kingdom
£ 55 / hour
Freelance
03-03-2025
Job Specifications
Experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer Needed for Nuclear Project in Warrington
Introduction:
We are currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled senior mechanical engineer to join our client's team on a 12-month initial contract based in Warrington, United Kingdom. Our client is working within the nuclear sector, so experience within this industry is required.
Job Summary:
As a senior mechanical engineer with our esteemed client, you will be responsible for providing engineering support throughout all stages of project delivery. Your primary focus will involve ensuring that designs meet safety standards as well as technical specifications while delivering projects on time and budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing expert advice across multiple disciplines
- Liaising with internal stakeholders regarding design issues
- Generating solutions to complex problems using sound judgement
- Developing detailed plans from conceptualisation through commissioning
Qualifications & Skills Required:
The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications/skills (derived from tags section):
BPSS clearance level or ability to obtain it quickly
Skills:
- Strong analytical skills enabling identification of potential risks.
- Ability work under pressure whilst still maintaining attention-to-detail
- Adept at prioritizing tasks
- Excellent communication skill set allowing effective collaboration both internally/externally.
Rate & Duration Information:
This role offers £50 - £55 per hour rate inside IR35; however negotiable depending upon experience held by candidate(s). The position has an initial duration period of twelve months but may extend further after review.
Application Process:
If interested please apply via *insert method here* including your latest CV documenting relevant employment history along-with any certifications confirming necessary expertise obtained over career progression till date .
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To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com
Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
About the Company
Progressive is a global staffing company connecting STEM talent with leading companies in the Power and Utilities, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas, and Manufacturing industries. We support our clients' and candidates' needs by delivering safe and compliant manpower services quickly and effectively. Across our business we operate through our key Operating Principles, which underpin our approach to working with customers, suppliers, investors and local communities: Build trust, Care then act, Be clear then aim high. We conduct... Know more
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