371 jobs found in Widnes

Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer - Contract (Inside IR35) Warrington (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite) £51-£56 per hour Long-Term Contract | Major Nuclear Programme - PFDO, Sellafield Are you a Mechanical Engineer ready to step into a high-impact role on one of the UK's most critical nuclear programmes? We're supporting a key delivery partner on the PFDO project at Sellafield, and we're looking for a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer to help drive engineering excellence across complex, safety-critical work. The Opportunity You'll play a vital role in delivering engineering and technical activities across the project lifecycle-bringing your expertise to solve complex challenges and ensure high-quality outputs in a regulated environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a flagship nuclear programme, collaborating with experienced teams while contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of major works. What You'll Be Doing Deliver...

Lead / Senior Process Engineer - Nuclear (Contract) Warrington (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) £56-£61/hour (Inside IR35) Long-term contract opportunity We're supporting a key nuclear programme and are looking for an experienced Lead / Senior Engineer to join a high-performing technical team working on a critical issue within a major facility. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll take ownership of technical work packages and play a key role in shaping solutions from early-stage studies through to project transition. The Opportunity You'll be supporting the technical team managing a leak within a major nuclear facility, taking responsibility for delivering engineering solutions, driving technical direction, and engaging with stakeholders. This role offers a strong level of autonomy - ideal for someone confident operating at Lead level who enjoys owning and delivering complex engineering scopes. What We're Looking For Background: Engineering or relevant science-based...

Overview A leading engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Piping Stress Engineer to support a major nuclear civil decommissioning programme. This role is central to ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient piping system design within a highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with multidiscipline engineering teams, providing technical expertise across stress analysis, flexibility assessment, support design, and compliance verification. Key Responsibilities Stress & Flexibility Analysis Identify stress-critical lines through detailed review of P&IDs and line lists. Perform piping stress analysis using recognised industry software (e.g., CAESAR II / AutoPIPE). Evaluate nozzle loads, support loading, thermal expansion, vibration issues, and system flexibility. Conduct static and dynamic analyses, ensuring systems meet functional, safety, and engineering design requirements. Design & Technical Review Review and...

SCADA / HMI Engineer Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid - Warrington (Office + Remote) Security Clearance: BPSS / Eligible for SC Are you an experienced SCADA/HMI Engineer who loves solving complex problems, shaping high‑quality control systems, and working on projects that genuinely matter? What You'll Do In this role, you'll design, develop, implement and test SCADA/HMI solutions that meet rigorous engineering and safety standards. You'll play a key part in the full systems lifecycle, from requirements capturing through to system testing, documentation, and commissioning. You will: Design & Engineering Develop HMI/SCADA applications (e.g., Rockwell FactoryTalk View) using standardised objects, faceplates and intuitive visual displays. Prepare high‑quality engineering documentation such as URS/RTM, FDS/SDD, SSS, test specifications and I/O schedules. Work closely with PLC engineers to define the control system architecture, network diagrams and interface documentation....

EC&I Engineer Warrington or Cumbria £40 to £50/hour (Umbrella, inside IR35) 12 month contract Due to security nature of the role, we can only consider those who have lived in the UK in the last 5 years and is eligible for BPSS and SC security clearance. Job Purpose: We are seeking a skilled and motivated EC&I Engineer to join our client's team in Warrington. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation systems within our projects. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain EC&I systems to meet project requirements. * Design control systems, electrical schematics, and instrumentation layouts. * Carry out system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting. * Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions. * Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, reports, and user manuals. * Ensure compliance with industry standards and...

SCADA Engineer – Contract (Inside IR35) – Warrington – Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) Initial 12‑month contract, long-term pipeline expected Are you a SCADA Engineer who enjoys taking full ownership of design, development and testing – and wants to support a major TR&S programme within a regulated engineering environment? This is an opportunity to join a long-running framework delivering high-quality control systems work, with a steady pipeline of future projects. You’ll join an integrated engineering team and play a key role in designing and implementing SCADA and HMI systems, producing high‑quality documentation, and supporting rigorous testing activities. If you’re confident in FactoryTalk View and enjoy the mix of design, coding, testing and collaboration, this will suit you perfectly. What you’ll be doing Designing, developing and implementing HMI/SCADA applications (Rockwell FactoryTalk View preferred) Producing detailed engineering documentation: URS/RTM, FDS/SDD, SSS, test...

We are supporting leading specialist in nuclear services and engineering delivery, as they seek a Senior Safety Engineer to support projects within their nuclear safety team. This is a contract role for an initial 6–12-month term and they are ideally seeking individuals with experience contributing to nuclear safety case documentation within highly regulated environments. The role is supporting nuclear programmes associated with legacy fuel cycle and decommissioning work linked to the Sellafield site. Rate:                    £63 – £76/hour (Umbrella – inside IR35) Location:            Warrington or Bristol- 3 days onsite / 2 days WFH Duration:            6-12 months initially Requirements: sole UK national living and working in the UK for the past 5 years    Key  Responsibilities As part of a team, providing the nuclear safety input to design projects, ensuring that nuclear safety requirements are considered Managing delivery for the work allocated Producing...

Senior CE&I Engineer - Sellafield Projects Contract | £51-£56/hour (Inside IR35) Warrington | Hybrid - 3 days on site / 2 days remote Are you a Senior Control, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer looking to apply your expertise within one of the UK's most complex nuclear environments? We are seeking a Senior CE&I Engineer to support a range of engineering and decommissioning projects across the Sellafield programme, delivering robust CE&I design and safety documentation within a highly regulated setting. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant nuclear decommissioning work, supporting the delivery of safety-critical systems that underpin long-term hazard reduction at Sellafield. Key Responsibilities Deliver CE&I design work packages across a variety of nuclear engineering and decommissioning projects Produce and check design substantiation, safety documentation, and technical deliverables Provide expert CE&I input...

Senior Mechanical Designer Location: Warrington (initially 5 days/week in office; occasional site visits or travel to other offices) £35-41/hour Inside IR35 About the Project Join the Asset Care Project Delivery team, supporting the Mechanical asset care portfolio, with an initial focus on the WVP Compressor Project. This is a key role delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions that ensure operational safety, compliance, and reliability across a range of critical projects. Role Overview As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you will: Produce engineering design work packages including specifications, drawings, analyses, verification, and assessments that meet legal, functional, and performance requirements. Ensure designs are delivered on time, within cost, and to the agreed quality standards. Work closely within a multi-disciplinary design team, collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Contribute to mechanical design of piping systems, machinery, and...

Senior Revit Designer - Civil, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) Contract | £36-£41/hour (Inside IR35) Warrington | Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office Security: SC Clearance (BPSS to start) We are seeking an experienced Autodesk Revit Designer to support engineering design delivery within a highly regulated environment. This role will focus on the development and modification of Civil, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) and mechanical piping elements within a Revit model, supporting asset care and infrastructure upgrades. Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to the production of design deliverables including drawings, layouts, and engineering documentation, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, and delivered to agreed time, cost, and quality targets. The role is primarily office-based in Warrington (3 days per week) with occasional site visits and travel to other offices when required. Key Responsibilities Develop...

Senior EC&I Designer - Sellafield Ponds Programme Contract | £51-£56/hour (Inside IR35) Warrington | Hybrid - 3 days on site / 2 days remote Sector: Nuclear Decommissioning | Sellafield Ponds We are seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Designer to support major engineering works within the Sellafield Ponds Programme, one of the most complex and high-hazard decommissioning challenges in the UK nuclear sector. This role will see you taking a senior position within the EC&I design team, leading the development, review, and delivery of high-integrity design packages for safety-critical systems. You will play a key role in ensuring designs meet strict nuclear safety, regulatory, and engineering standards while supporting project delivery across multidisciplinary teams. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you will provide technical guidance to designers and engineers, contribute to design reviews, and ensure the production of high-quality EC&I...

CE&I Safety System Design Engineer Silos MSSS SEP 1 & 2 | Nuclear & High-Hazard Environment Warrington Hybrid - 3 days on site £51-£56/hour | Inside IR35 Are you a CE&I Safety System Design Engineer looking to make a real impact on nationally significant infrastructure? This is a high-profile opportunity to join the Silos MSSS SEP 1 & 2 programme, working at the heart of safety-critical design in a complex, regulated environment. You'll be part of a specialist CE&I design team, delivering and checking Safety System design packages that underpin safe operations - while also supporting commissioning activities and mentoring the next generation of engineers. The Role You'll play a key role in: Delivering and checking CE&I Safety System design packages to meet safety, functional and business requirements Supporting and reviewing designs produced by other engineers within the team Working across disciplines to ensure compliant, integrated solutions...

IT Technician Knowsley/St Helens (On-site) £16 - 23.68 per hour (Inside IR35) 1 month+ (Extensions likely) An IT Technician is required for our education client. You will be joining a busy IT & Reprographics Department. Responsibilities: Provide 1st and 2nd line support, responding to hardware, software, and network queries. Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring users feel supported and valued. Take ownership of issues, escalating when necessary and keeping users informed throughout. Log and update all calls within the helpdesk system, identifying trends and helping improve efficiency. Support a range of ICT systems and equipment across the organisation, including LAN/WAN environments. Maintain high standards of professionalism, accuracy, and organisation. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure SLAs and service targets are met. Contribute to continuous improvement by helping develop robust support processes. Maintain awareness of information security...

Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) - Aerospace Our aerospace client in the North West (UK) is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their on‑site team, working on cutting‑edge airframe and structural projects. Key Skills Composite design for aerospace applications Siemens NX 3D modelling Airframe/structures design experience Role Details Onsite daily (North West, UK) SC clearance eligible (active clearance preferred) Contract - inside IR35If you're passionate about aerospace and want to work on innovative structural design projects, get in touch to find out more. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, a trading division...

Planning Officer – Basics * Day Rate: £350 – £425 per day * Location: UK North West Area (Hybrid Working Available) * Contract Length: 3–6 months (with potential extension) * Start Date: As soon as possible * IR35: Inside IR35 Planning Officer – Overview You will support the delivery of a high‑quality, efficient Development Management service for a busy North West‑based authority. You will manage a varied caseload of planning applications, provide clear written and verbal professional advice, and ensure decisions are made in accordance with planning legislation, national policy and local planning frameworks. You’ll work within a supportive team structure, including Senior Planning Officers, Principal Officers and Technical Administrators who assist with validation, queries and workflow support. Planning Officer – Key Responsibilities * Manage and determine a caseload of planning applications, including householder, minor and change‑of‑use proposals. *...

Client Rep Site Manager in Chester for a 9 month contract role. Inside IR35 £55-58/h, 10h/day, 5 days a week Primary Objectives * Safety Assurance: To enforce a "Zero Harm" culture in a high-risk environment * Environmental Assurance; To enforce specification requirements relating to waste management, compliance with planning permissions, Station Environmental Permit and Natural Resources Wales restrictions relating to both contamination and ecology. * Asset Protection: To ensure demolition works do not impact adjacent live high pressure gas infrastructure or operational plant areas. * Contract Governance: To validate the contractor's progress, quality of work, and payment applications. * Compliance and effective risk management: Achieve compliance with the Employer's Requirements and report on the Contractor's risk management performance. * Organisation and Leadership of the site team. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Oversight * CDM Compliance:...

Project Engineer * 6-month contract- fulltime onsite (extension likely) * £26.52 via Umbrella (inside IR35) * SC Clearance required (must be active) * Full UK Manual Driving Licence required Overview We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Project Engineer to support delivery of engineering projects within a specialist technical environment. You’ll work across multidisciplinary teams, an Engineer with a strong Electronics background who is also happy to perform Supplier Management/Logistics duties. Contributing to high-priority programmes while developing your project delivery and engineering capability. Key Responsibilities * Manage projects from planning through to delivery * Develop and maintain system requirements * Produce structured business cases * Support technical evaluation and solution development * Manage safety risk with engineering stakeholders * Contribute to financial reporting (FoO, in-year updates) * Engage in cross-functional meetings and...

Job Title: Project Engineer - SC Location: Deeside, Flintshire (3 days /week on site – hybrid) Contract Duration: 6 Months initally Daily Rate: £26.52/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Essential Criteria Candidates must meet the following: Level 4 qualification + advanced/higher apprenticeship OR Level 3 qualification + recognised engineering apprenticeship + relevant engineering experience Eligibility to meet the criteria for EngTech professional registration (UK-SPEC) Full UK manual driving licence (travel required) Demonstrable engineering background – ideally mechanical bias Project delivery capability within engineering/technical environments Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Skills (Not required but beneficial) Defence or regulated industry experience Working knowledge of safety management practices Experience contributing to technical evaluations or product assurance PRINCE2/APM exposure What you’ll be...

Supply Chain Quality Manager - Broughton, UK (Contract) Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Quality Manager to join their Procurement and Supply Chain Operations team, supporting a global network of suppliers delivering detailed machined and formed components for major aerospace programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of supplier performance, drive continuous improvement and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery across a complex international supply chain. Key Responsibilities As the Supply Chain Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supplier oversight and quality performance. Responsibilities include: Acting as the main interface for suppliers on operational matters. Supporting supplier assessment throughout tendering processes and contributing to selection decisions. Managing supply chain and quality requirements within supplier contracts, ensuring delivery on time and to the required quality standards. Overseeing supplier...

Our client has an opportunity for a Build Process Engineer to join them on a contract basis until the end of the year with likely extension. You will be delivering build processes aligned with Industrial Architect and engineering definition with the main objective being to ensure industrial requirements are embedded into the Design Definition. Role: Build Process Engineer Location: Broughton, Flintshire. Fully onsite Hours: 35 per week Hourly Rate: £32.13 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Create documented Industrial Dossiers/build process up to handover to serial planning phase. To influence the product design and derive the process instructions concurrently. Influence and approval of the product design - Design Data Set (DDS). Manufacturing maturity of new technical solutions. Support and influence the Manufacturing System. Create Component Delivery Specifications (CDS). Work in collaboration with the MFT to...