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Mechanical Site Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 09 February 2026
Salary: £50 to £55 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 March 2026
Location: Sellafield, North West, CA20 1PG
Company: NRL Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 59144076

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Summary

NRL is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Site Engineer for a 12 month contract on Sellafield.



Role- Mechanical Site Engineer

Contract Length- 12 months

Rate- £50.00-£55.00 per hour (Inside IR35)

Location- Sellafield



Key Responsibilities:

Provide LFE and Knowledge of plant constraints throughout the delivery process.

Pre-approve TQ’s to allow site works to continue

Produce NFR/Feasibility justifying design decision

Offering technical advice on the construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives, as well as feeding information back to the design team

Managing the site and parts of construction projects

Rad capability (Ferrus Scanning & Pull Testing) – Not Essential

Assist in sign off against the construction order

Overseeing building work and ensuring the quality of the work

Setting out, levelling and surveying the site

Ensuring plans, drawings and quantities are accurate for calculations

Managing the design documents (drawings / specs) supplied by the client are met and installed correctly on site

Managing the configuration control of engineering deliverables and site works.

Liaising with SL designers to ensure compliance with design & construction regulations

Reporting progress and other updates back to the client

Planning the work efficiently and adapting to any setbacks or difficulties

Proficient use of AutoCAD, Navisworks & 3D scanning software to enable transfer of data from site to the design team.

Provide input and site-based knowledge for Design and Constructability Reviews

Qualifications Required:

Academic qualifications, HNC/HND Mech

Plant knowledge

FGMSP inducted

PFSP Inducted

C3 trained

Respirator & PVC trained

Sufficient use of CIMAGE on SL System





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