Senior EC&I Design Engineer

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.