Mechanical Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for Mechanical Engineers to be engaged on a contract or permanent basis in Cumbria.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of engineering solutions across nuclear, energy and defence programmes in Cumbria. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically complex projects that support safe, reliable and compliant operations across the full facility lifecycle.

The Role

• Deliver mechanical engineering design, analysis and technical support across a range of projects.

• Produce and review engineering calculations, specifications, drawings and technical reports.

• Support safety case development by providing mechanical input to hazard identification and risk assessments.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including safety, electrical and civil engineers.

• Interface with clients, regulators and stakeholders to support technical decision-making.

• Ensure work complies with relevant codes, standards, quality requirements and regulatory expectations.

• Support project delivery to agreed scope, schedule and budget.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Experience in regulated industries such as nuclear, energy, defence or heavy engineering.

• Knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment design, and engineering standards.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

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