Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Title : Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Abingdon / Hybrid  (3 days a week on site with some flexibility)
Contract Duration : 06/04/2027 with chance of extension
Daily Rate: £51.72/hr (Umbrella)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Design/manage/procure Remote Handling equipment for fusion and non-fusion applications in challenging environments according to established project methodology. This will involve understanding and clarifying customer specifications, designing creative solutions to new problems, and managing medium sized projects to agreed time, quality, and cost. This is a centre of excellence in the UK that will benefit external industries and organisations to build an international reputation for excellence in the field of Remote Handling.

The main responsibilities of the role will include:

• Creation and design of effective remote handling mechanical robotic devices and tooling from concept through systems specifications to detail designs.
• Supervision of engineers and designers (drafters) to maintain high design standards and integrate design work.
• Creation of technical specifications for procurement and management of suppliers or subcontractors in procurement of remote handling tooling and equipment.
• Liaison with customers to report on project progress and to agree priorities.
• Drive and complete complex design activities within allotted time and with high efficiency, ensuring designs are compliant with correct design files, standards and regulations.
• Lead and manage the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of existing systems.
• Managing the acceptance, testing, and commissioning of complex remote systems.

Experience Required:

• Experience in designing complex electro/mechanical devices.
• Experience in managing designs and design teams.
• Experience in design substantiation analysis using hand calculation or finite element techniques.
• Competent in generating technical documents and specifications.
• Experience in using CATIA v5 or similar.
• Ability to work as part of a larger team or group.
• Engineering council recognised mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience.

Engineers will be required from time to time to enter radioactive controlled areas to support the diagnosis and implantation of corrective action on equipment. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided in advance.

Engineers will be requested to be on call to support operations.

Engineers will be occasionally required to travel and work offsite in support of the project responsibilities and maybe asked to temporarily co-locate with our business partners.

To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)