Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer ideally with a background in Nuclear or Defence, to be engaged on a long-term contract basis, offering a hybrid working arrangement between home and 2-3 days a week in Reading. Provide mechanical designs for the Facility Design Authority (FDA) such that utilities, infrastructure, engineering processes, equipment and facilities are compliant with legislation, standards and requirements associated with engineering design throughout the facility lifecycle. Key Accountabilities Deliver mechanical designs that meet safety and performance requirements. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislative documentation / standards associated with mechanical design engineering. Application of knowledge to confirm designs are prepared which comply with relevant legislation, standards and requirements. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality, and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities Deliver mechanical engineering designs that address defined requirements, across the full engineering lifecycle, to a high standard. Ensure the design intent is maintained throughout the lifecycle, liaising with other discipline areas to ensure overall design intent is maintained. Ensure compliance with Company Assurance Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) and statutory requirements. Ensure application of standards is proportionate and that engineering best practice is adopted. Elevate areas of concern to the relevant Principal Engineer. Essential: ONC / OND or equivalent in mechanical engineering or other related discipline. Desirable: HNC / HND or equivalent in mechanical engineering or other related discipline. Professional Memberships: Professional membership of an engineering institution at Eng. Tech level. Essential Skills: Working knowledge of legislation and standards applicable to mechanical engineering design. Competent in standard office software, and engineering tools and applications. Desirable: Knowledge of legislation and standards associated with nuclear and / or high hazard facilities. Essential experience: Producing mechanical designs as part of a multi-discipline design team. Desirable: Experience of working in a highly regulated environment Regulatory Requirements: Able to work on a nuclear licensed site. Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications.