CE&I Safety System Design Engineer -Nuclear

Company: Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
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Location: Cheshire
Job Description:

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
  • Providing technical support to Commissioning activities
  • Supporting and developing early-career engineers

This role offers a strong mix of hands-on technical delivery, collaboration, and leadership within a highly respected programme.

What We’re Looking For Essential Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards) 3+ years’ experience delivering CE&I Safety System design on external multi-discipline projects Proven experience from concept design through to handover Working knowledge of relevant engineering standards Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience supporting Commissioning activities A collaborative mindset and willingness to support junior engineers Desirable 5+ years’ experience delivering CE&I Safety System design on external and/or SL projects Experience implementing new or modified safety requirements on existing systems A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach in complex, safety-critical environments

Why Apply?

  • Work on a long-term, high-profile nuclear programme
  • Competitive 51-56/hour (Inside IR35)
  • Hybrid working with a clear on-site/remote balance
  • Be part of a technically strong, supportive engineering team
  • Opportunity to influence safety-critical outcomes and mentor others

Posted: March 12th, 2026