59 jobs found in Maryport

Location: Remote (UK‑wide) with occasional office/site travel Contract: Until end of 2026, Outside IR35, with strong likelihood of extension Start: ASAP Overview We are seeking an experienced HV Transmission Engineering Lead to oversee the technical delivery of major UK transmission and substation projects. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary electrical design team, managing engineering governance, and ensuring high‑quality, technically compliant outputs across complex HV projects. You will act as the senior technical point of contact, coordinating with internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders throughout all phases of the project lifecycle - from tendering and design development through to construction support and handover. The role offers predominantly remote working with flexibility for travel to offices and project sites across the UK when required. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the delivery of electrical engineering design for...

Offshore Substation Engineering Manager for a major Offshore Wind Project based in Poland Responsibilities Lead the OSP engineering team and manage all design and technical activities across disciplines (electrical, structural, mechanical, HVAC, SCADA, protection & control). Lead the design review and approval process for high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) systems, including primary and secondary equipment. Interface with design teams on systems such as transformers, switchgear, protection and control, SCADA, auxiliary power, and earthing. Ensure all engineering deliverables meet project specifications, certification, and regulatory requirements. Manage design contractors, consultants, and verification bodies Oversee detailed design for primary systems (transformers, switchgear, busbars, earthing, and cable systems) and secondary systems (protection, control, communications, SCADA, and auxiliary power). Lead design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP workshops, and risk assessments....

Contract Commissioning Engineer – Nuclear Project West Cumbria | Site-Based An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commissioning Engineer to join a major nuclear construction project in West Cumbria. The project forms a critical part of the UK’s long-term nuclear decommissioning programme, delivering a modern facility to safely treat and encapsulate legacy nuclear waste for secure storage. This is a key role within a large, complex infrastructure project operating in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities * Witness vendor testing and factory acceptance tests * Prepare commissioning test specifications and documentation * Carry out early inspection of installations to support system handovers * Execute commissioning and testing activities during the Integrated Plant Commissioning (IPC) phase * Identify faults and implement effective technical solutions * Coordinate Commissioning Technicians and support...

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor at different levels to be engaged on a contract basis, based in Whitehaven. Your Purpose: We are looking for a well-rounded Quantity Surveyor with Pre and Post Contract experience on Infrastructure projects, in any the following sectors: * Highways (National or Local Transport) * Rail * Energy (Nuclear, Renewables, Carbon Capture) * Utilities (Water, Communication, Etc) * MOD * Aviation What you can bring: * Have a quantity surveying / commercial degree or equivalent qualification. Have/are working towards a recognised chartership. * Experience in administering the NEC suite of contracts. Experience in commercially managing Infrastructure projects. i.e. within at least one sector. * Have good knowledge of the standard methods of measurement – Highways and CESMM. Have good understanding of procurement documents required in the preparation of an ITT. * Have a good understanding of...

Job title: CS&A Design Engineer Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP - Subject to vetting Duration: 12 Months Pay rate: Depending on experience Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid available - 3 days in office/site Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week Role information: - An opportunity has arisen for an experienced CS&A Design Engineer with site experience of upgrading civil infrastructure and structural design and loading Qualifications/Experience Required - Hold an HNC/HND in a relevant field - Working experience using CIMAGE - Produce NFR and feasibility documentation to justify and support design decisions. - Prepare construction orders, including undertaking detailed site surveys to inform design development. - Ensure all plans, drawings, and quantities are accurate and suitable for technical calculations. - Manage and/or produce design documentation, including drawings and technical specifications. - Control and...

Job title: Senior CE&I Engineer Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP - Subject to vetting Duration: 12 Months Pay rate: Depending on experience Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid available - 3 days in office/site Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week Role information: - An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Snr CE&I Design Engineer with local site experience of supporting Mechanical handling operations and upgrade of existing electrical power systems, and CE&I security-based improvements Qualifications/Experience Required - Hold an HNC/HND in a relevant field - Working experience using CIMAGE - Provide Lessons From Experience (LFE) and apply knowledge of plant constraints throughout the project delivery process. - Review and approve Technical Queries/TOs to enable site works to progress safely and - efficiently. - Produce NFR and feasibility documentation to justify design decisions and undertake formal...

Job title: CE&I Design Engineer Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP - Subject to vetting Duration: 12 Months Pay rate: Depending on experience Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid working available - 3 days in office/site Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week Role information: - An opportunity has arisen for an experienced CE&I Design Engineer with local site experience of supporting Mechanical handling operations and upgrade of existing electrical Power systems, and CE&I security-based improvements Qualifications/Experience Required - Hold an HNC/HND in a relevant field - Working experience using CIMAGE - Ensure all plans, drawings, and CE&I deliverables are produced accurately and in line with project requirements. - Manage and maintain design documentation, including drawings and technical - specifications. - Control and coordinate configuration management of engineering deliverables and - associated site...

Job title: Senior CS&A Engineer Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP - Subject to vetting Duration: 12 Months Pay rate: Depending on experience Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid available - 3 days in office/site Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week Role information: - An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Snr CS&A Design Engineer with site experience of upgrading civil infrastructure and structural design and loading of in pond furniture and ability to oversee facility upgrades Qualifications/Experience Required - Hold an HNC/HND in a relevant field - Working experience using CIMAGE - Provide Lessons From Experience (LFE) and apply knowledge of plant constraints throughout the project delivery process. - Review and approve Technical Queries (TQs) to enable site works to progress safely and efficiently. - Assist with sign-off against the Construction Order, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with approved...

Job title: Mechanical Design Engineer Job Type: Contract Contract Length - 12 months Start date: ASAP - depending on security clearance Pay rate/ Benefits: DOE Location: Whitehaven Hours of work: 37 hours per week , Monday to Friday Role information: * Check and approve Mechanical design deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and compliance. * Ensure plans, drawings, and quantities are accurate and suitable for engineering calculations. * Manage and control design documentation, including drawings and technical specifications. * Maintain configuration control of engineering deliverables and ensure effective integration with other disciplines. * Liaise with other designers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with design and construction regulations. Applicants must have experience of the following: * Hold an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification). * Demonstrate strong plant knowledge and experience working within an operational environment....

Job title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Job Type: Contract Contract Length - 12 months Start date: ASAP - depending on security clearance Pay rate/ Benefits: DOE Location: Whitehaven Hours of work: 37 hours per week , Monday to Friday Role information: * Check and approve Mechanical design deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and compliance. * Ensure plans, drawings, and quantities are accurate and suitable for engineering calculations. * Manage and control design documentation, including drawings and technical specifications. * Maintain configuration control of engineering deliverables and ensure effective integration with other disciplines. * Liaise with other designers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with design and construction regulations. Applicants must have experience of the following: * Hold an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification). * Demonstrate strong plant knowledge and experience working within an operational...

Are you a proven Process Designer with extensive experience in delivering innovative and fully compliant design solutions within highly regulated industries, preferably nuclear? Have you demonstrated expertise in producing comprehensive design deliverables such as technical drawings, specifications, risk assessments, and technical reports, while effectively liaising with stakeholders across various disciplines and levels? If you thrive on tackling challenging projects and are eager to support asset care initiatives on a dynamic site, this role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects at one of the UK’s leading facilities. Read on or apply now to become part of a team committed to safety, excellence, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity Our client is dedicated to pioneering responsible and sustainable asset management within a unique and highly regulated environment. They foster a collaborative culture centred on innovation, safety, and professional...

Job Description An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with in-pond mechanical handling experience to design rigs, tooling, and storage equipment, and to support design substantiation and regulatory marking requirements within a major project design team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a high-profile project within a highly regulated sector. The role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment delivering a project of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Engineering Manager, multidisciplinary project teams, and the client on a fast-paced project. Key Responsibilities Provide Lessons From Experience (LFE) and apply knowledge of operational plant constraints throughout the project delivery process. Produce non-functional requirements (NFR), feasibility studies, and Design Intent Reports (DIRs) to justify and support...

Job Description An opportunity has arisen for an experienced CE&I Design Engineer with site experience supporting mechanical handling operations, upgrading existing electrical power systems, and delivering control, electrical, and instrumentation (CE&I) security-related improvements to join a major project design team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a high-profile infrastructure project within a highly regulated sector. The role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment delivering a project of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Engineering Manager, multidisciplinary project teams, and the client on a fast-paced project. Key Responsibilities Ensure all plans, drawings, and CE&I deliverables are produced accurately and in line with project requirements. Manage and maintain design documentation, including drawings and technical specifications....

Job Description An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with in-pond mechanical handling experience to design rigs, tooling, and storage equipment to join a major project design team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a high-profile infrastructure project within the nuclear sector. The role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment delivering a project of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Engineering Manager, multidisciplinary project teams, and the client on a fast-paced project. Key Responsibilities Ensure all plans, drawings, and quantities are accurate and suitable for engineering calculations. Manage and control design documentation, including drawings and technical specifications. Maintain configuration control of engineering deliverables. Liaise with client designers and other discipline teams to ensure compliance...

Job Description An opportunity has arisen for an experienced CS&A Design Engineer with site experience in upgrading civil infrastructure and undertaking structural design and loading assessments of in-pond equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a high-profile infrastructure project within the nuclear sector. The role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment delivering a project of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Engineering Manager, multidisciplinary project teams, and the client on a fast-paced project. Key Responsibilities Produce non-functional requirements (NFR) and feasibility documentation to justify and support design decisions. Prepare construction documentation, including undertaking detailed site surveys to inform design development. Ensure all plans, drawings, and quantities are accurate and suitable for technical calculations....

Job Description An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Process Design Engineer with experience in small-scale in-pond abatement deployment and local silt/swarf removal to join a major project design team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a high-profile infrastructure project within the nuclear sector. The role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment delivering a project of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Engineering Manager, multidisciplinary project teams, and the client on a fast-paced project. Key Responsibilities Provide Lessons From Experience (LFE) and apply knowledge of operational plant constraints throughout the project delivery process. Ensure all plans, drawings, and quantities are accurate and suitable for technical calculations. Produce and manage design documentation, including drawings and technical specifications. Control and...

Job Description An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior CE&I Design Engineer with site experience supporting mechanical handling operations, upgrading existing electrical power systems, and delivering control, electrical, and instrumentation (CE&I) security-related improvements to join a major project design team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a high-profile infrastructure project within the nuclear sector. The role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment delivering a project of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Engineering Manager, multidisciplinary project teams, and the client on a fast-paced project. Key Responsibilities Provide Lessons From Experience (LFE) and apply knowledge of operational plant constraints throughout project delivery. Review and approve Technical Queries and technical documentation to enable site works to...

Job Description An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior CS&A Design Engineer with site experience in upgrading civil infrastructure, structural design, and loading assessments of in-pond equipment, along with the ability to oversee facility upgrades, to join a major project design team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a high-profile infrastructure project within the nuclear sector. The role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver a project of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Engineering Manager, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the client on a fast-paced project. Key Responsibilities Provide Lessons From Experience (LFE) and apply knowledge of operational plant constraints throughout project delivery. Review and approve Technical Queries (TQs) to enable site works to progress safely and efficiently. Assist with formal...

Senior Process Designer Location: Cumbria - Sellafield Site £35-41/hour Inside IR35 About the Project Join the Asset Care Project Delivery team, delivering critical process asset care across a portfolio of projects. Initially, you will focus on execution support, including as-built drawing updates for the HP Steam replacement project and other key site initiatives. This is a highly site-focused role providing engineering design support for projects in the execution phase, ensuring safe, reliable, and fully compliant outcomes. Role Overview As a Senior Process Designer, you will: Produce engineering design work packages (specifications, drawings, analyses, verifications) that meet legal, functional, and performance requirements. Support project execution directly on-site, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Deliver fit-for-purpose, fully integrated design solutions aligned with cost, schedule, and quality targets. Liaise with stakeholders across technical and...

Key Responsibilities * As required, to provide start up and shutdown services in respect of plant systems and participate in emergency shutdown of the plant * To be fully conversant with safe working procedures and all site operating and emergency procedures, operating instructions and to have a working knowledge of COMAH regulations. To be conversant with site Major Accident Hazards (MAH) and procedures * As required, performs process analysis maintaining and updating required documents and where appropriate suggesting actions and/or improvements * Interpret and control plant operations by data that is presented via a Distribution Control System and general plant data * Following targets and operational decisions made by the Shift Manager, the Operator Technician monitors the operation of the plant, making adjustments to maximise the efficiency of the plant, minimise the cost of operation and ensure environmental compliance * To provide relevant operational...