CE&I Senior Design Engineer - Site Based (Contract)
Location: Cumbria (3 days on site / 2 days remote)
Rate: ~£60 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)
Contract: 12 months (strong likelihood of extension)
Start: ASAP
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced CE&I Senior Design Engineer to join a high-profile project supporting commissioning activities on a major nuclear site in Cumbria. This is a site-focused role offering a balance of on-site engineering support and remote working, with occasional travel to Warrington.
You’ll play a key role in delivering and supporting detailed CE&I design solutions, working closely with commissioning teams to ensure successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide front-line, site-based design support to commissioning teams
- Deliver and check detailed CE&I designs and design changes
- Support the delivery of work by other engineers within the team
- Ensure designs meet functional and business requirements
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams on complex engineering challenges
- Mentor and support early-career engineers
Essential Requirements (Must-Have)
- Minimum HND (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
- Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status (or equivalent)
- Active SC Clearance
- 5+ years' experience as a CE&I Senior Design Engineer
- Proven experience:
- Working on external multidisciplinary projects
- Providing site-based design support to commissioning teams
- Delivering and checking detailed designs/engineering changes
- Strong understanding of:
- PES-based control systems
- Process instrumentation
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Willingness to support and mentor junior engineers
Desirable (Highly Advantageous)
- 7+ years' experience in a similar role
- Experience working to Sellafield Ltd engineering standards
- Previous Sellafield site experience and/or clearance (strong advantage)
- Experience across both external and nuclear/SL multidisciplinary projects
Working Arrangements
- 3 days per week on site in Cumbria
- 2 days remote working
- Occasional travel to Warrington office (~once per month)
Why Apply?
- Long-term contract with strong extension potential
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunity to work on a major nuclear programme
- Blend of hands-on site work and flexible remote working
If you're a CE&I Engineer with strong commissioning support experience and the required clearance, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a critical project role.
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