Rullion

Mechanical Responsible Engineer

Gosforth, North West CA20 1PG

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
15 Jul 2026
Closing date
22 Jul 2026

About this role

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.

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.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.