Senior Pressure Vessel Design Engineer

Senior Pressure Vessel Design Engineer

Location:

Thatcham, Berkshire

Contract:

5-month contract | Outside IR35

Start: ASAP

We are supporting a specialist engineering business delivering a UK MOD programme and are seeking an experienced Pressure Vessel Design Engineer to support the contract design phase and close out an active project, with strong potential for follow‑on work.

Working with a team of Design Engineers, you will produce and review technical documentation to substantiate pressure vessel and filtration designs in a highly regulated environment.

• Produce design substantiation and verification documentation
• Prepare technical reports including compliance matrices, FMEA, human factors, and maintenance documentation
• Support transition from design to manufacturing
• Review drawings, calculations, and documentation produced by other engineers
• Maintain engineering records and document control
• Deliver work in line with project schedules and estimated hours

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 5+ years' experience in regulated environments (defence, nuclear, etc.)
• Strong pressure vessel design knowledge and calculation review experience
• Proven technical report writing and compliance documentation experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• UK passport required for security clearance

• AutoCAD and Inventor experience
• PV Elite or Code Calc knowledge

• Outside IR35
• Immediate start
• High likelihood of extension
• Newbury-based role

If you're a senior‑level engineer with pressure vessel experience looking for a high‑profile defence project, this is an excellent opportunity.