Process/Senior Process Instrument Design Engineer- Nuclear (Contract)
Location: Warrington (Hybrid - 3 days on site)
Compensation: £46‑£51/hour (Inside IR35) | Up to £56/hour for Senior Candidates
Hours: 37 hours over 4½ 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 will be responsible for delivering and checking high‑quality design packages, ensuring they meet safety, functional, and business requirements across the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 consider senior‑level rate (£56/hour)
- Be part of a team delivering critical infrastructure safely and efficiently
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