Job Description
Role Title: Senior Process Design Engineer
Role Type: Full-Time, Contract - 12 months
Start date: ASAP
Locations: Whitehaven - 2-3 days in the office
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 have a strong nuclear background, please still reach out.
Overview
An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Process Design Engineer with expertise in small-scale pond abatement, local silt/swarf removal, and design justification. The role involves supporting multi-disciplinary teams on a developing programme at Sellafield, contributing to technically robust, safe, and compliant project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Apply Lessons Learned (LFE) and operational plant knowledge throughout the design and delivery process.
* Review and approve Technical Queries (TQs) to ensure safe and efficient site works.
* Produce NFRs, feasibility documentation, and Design Justification Reports for submission to the MSC.
* Check and approve process discipline plans, drawings, and quantities for technical accuracy and compliance.
* Manage and control Process design documentation, including drawings and specifications.
* Maintain configuration control of engineering deliverables and associated site works.
* Collaborate with designers and stakeholders to ensure adherence to design and construction standards.
* Provide regular updates and progress reports to the Project Engineering Manager (PEM).
* Plan and prioritise work, resolving technical challenges and adapting to project setbacks.
* Contribute operational and site knowledge to Design and Constructability Reviews.
Required Experience & Qualifications
* HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
* Strong plant knowledge and experience in operational environments.
* Experience using CIMAGE within the Sellafield system.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proactive, can-do attitude.