Process Instrument Design Engineer

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

Process/Senior Process Instrument Design Engineer- Nuclear (Contract) Warrington (Hybrid – 3 days on site) 46-51/hour (Inside IR35) | Up to 56/hour for Senior Candidates 37 hours over 4 days per week

We’re supporting a key nuclear programme and are looking for a Process Instrument Design Engineer to join the Silos PFCS Supporting Projects E&I design team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile, safety-critical projects where your expertise will directly contribute to complex engineering solutions.

The Role You’ll be responsible for delivering and checking high-quality design packages, ensuring they meet safety, functional, and business requirements across the project lifecycle. You will:

  • Deliver process instrumentation design from concept through to handover
  • Support and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Review and check design documentation
  • Provide technical support to construction and commissioning activities
  • Mentor and support early career engineers

Essential Requirements

  • HND (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Incorporated Engineer (or working towards)
  • Active SC Clearance
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Process Instrument Design Engineer on multidisciplinary projects
  • Strong understanding of engineering standards
  • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
  • Experience supporting both construction and commissioning phases

Desirable Experience

  • 5+ years in Instrument & Safety Design Engineering
  • Experience across nuclear or similarly regulated environments (nuclear experience is essential overall)
  • Knowledge of:
    • Process Instrumentation
    • Radiometric & Special Instruments
    • Safety Systems
  • Familiarity with site-specific engineering standards

Why Apply?

  • Work on a major nuclear programme with long-term potential
  • Hybrid flexibility with a strong team environment
  • Will considor senior-level rate (56/hour)
  • Be part of a team delivering critical infrastructure safely and efficiently

Posted: April 7th, 2026