Job Description
Role Title: Process Design Engineer
Role Type: Full-Time, Contract - 12 months
Start date: ASAP
Locations: Whitehaven / 2-3 days onsite
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
Salary: Inside IR35, rate competitive
Due to the nature of the project, candidates must hold current and active clearance at the time of application. If you do not have clearance but have Nuclear experience, please still get in touch.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Process Design Engineer with hands-on experience in small-scale pond abatement and local silt/swarf removal. The role involves working on a developing programme at Sellafield, supporting a multi-disciplinary design team in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Apply Lessons Learned and operational knowledge to design activities.
* Produce, review, and maintain design documentation, drawings, and specifications.
* Manage configuration control of design outputs and coordinate site implementation.
* Liaise with designers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
* Provide technical updates and progress reporting to the Process Responsible Engineer.
* Use AutoCAD, Navisworks, and 3D scanning tools to convert site data into design outputs.
* Contribute site knowledge to design reviews and constructability assessments.
Required Experience & Qualifications
* HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
* Strong operational plant knowledge and experience.
* Experience with CIMAGE and Sellafield systems.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills; proactive and solution-focused.