Senior Process Engineer

We’re looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join a major nuclear decommissioning project, supporting detailed design during the Define phase. This hybrid role, based from Warrington or Cumbria, involves working three days a week on-site. It’s an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Chemical Engineer to contribute their expertise to a highly regulated and critical sector.
 
Salary
Inside IR35 – 12-month initial contract
 
Location and Working Pattern
Hybrid working from Warrington or Cumbria – 3 days on-site per week
 
Client Overview
Our client is a leading organisation in the UK nuclear sector, delivering major projects to ensure safe decommissioning and long-term sustainability. This role provides the opportunity to work on a significant, high-value project impacting the future of the industry.
 
Responsibilities

Provide regular updates on process team progress to Project Management and engineering leads.
Collaborate with multi-discipline teams including engineering, safety, commissioning and operations.
Present designs at assurance reviews, technical committees and safety meetings.
Complete and check process design deliverables, such as EFDs, Process Descriptions, control philosophy documents, pump and line sizing calculations.
Support development of radiological, environmental and non-nuclear safety cases for key hazards.
Maintain and update project documentation and assist wider portfolio tasks where required.

 
Must-have Requirements

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
Chartered status with IChemE.
Proven experience producing and checking process engineering deliverables (e.g. EFDs, line sizing, pump design).
Expertise in design of large-scale fluid handling systems.
Knowledge of safety assessment techniques such as HAZOP.
Strong communication and report writing skills. Ability to work under time and cost constraints.

 
Nice-to-have Skills

Familiarity with Sellafield Ltd processes and approval procedures.
Experience in nuclear safety case development and substantiation.
Broader process engineering knowledge of supporting systems (compressed air, water distribution, etc.).
Previous cooling tower design experience and handling of legionella hazards.

 
Apply Now
Ready to take on this Senior Process Engineer contract? Send your CV to join a team delivering one of the UK’s most important decommissioning projects.
 
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