Senior/Lead Process Engineer
Posted Today by Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
£61 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Warrington, Cheshire
Summary: The role of Lead/Senior Process Engineer in the nuclear sector involves managing engineering solutions for a leak within a major facility. This hands-on position requires taking ownership of technical work packages and engaging with stakeholders while working within a high-performing technical team. The position offers a hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days onsite in Warrington. Candidates should have relevant nuclear industry experience and a strong engineering background.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define scope and produce technical specifications
- Lead and deliver discrete engineering work packages
- Produce and present technical reports (NFRs)
- Review and check work from other engineers
- Support planning and transition into design/project phases
- Engage with regulators on allocated workstreams
Key Skills:
- Engineering or relevant science-based degree
- Chartered Engineer (or working towards with strong experience)
- Nuclear industry experience (Sellafield experience highly desirable)
- Experience in technical assessment & engineering review
- Experience in study delivery / feasibility work
- Experience in strategy development
- Experience in technology development / R&D
- Experience in plant trials
- Experience in early design phases (concept/studies)
Salary (Rate): £61/hour
City: Warrington
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Lead / Senior Process Engineer - Nuclear (Contract) Warrington (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) £56-£61/hour (Inside IR35) Long-term contract opportunity
We're supporting a key nuclear programme and are looking for an experienced Lead / Senior Engineer to join a high-performing technical team working on a critical issue within a major facility. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll take ownership of technical work packages and play a key role in shaping solutions from early-stage studies through to project transition.
The Opportunity
You'll be supporting the technical team managing a leak within a major nuclear facility, taking responsibility for delivering engineering solutions, driving technical direction, and engaging with stakeholders. This role offers a strong level of autonomy - ideal for someone confident operating at Lead level who enjoys owning and delivering complex engineering scopes.
What We're Looking For
Background:
- Engineering or relevant science-based degree
- Chartered Engineer (or working towards with strong experience)
- Nuclear industry experience (Sellafield experience highly desirable)
You'll bring experience in at least 2 of the following:
- Technical assessment & engineering review
- Study delivery / feasibility work
- Strategy development
- Technology development / R&D
- Plant trials
- Early design phases (concept/studies)
Key Responsibilities
- Define scope and produce technical specifications
- Lead and deliver discrete engineering work packages
- Produce and present technical reports (NFRs)
- Review and check work from other engineers
- Support planning and transition into design/project phases
- Engage with regulators on allocated workstreams
You'll be expected to work autonomously, delivering high-quality outputs with minimal supervision once up to speed.
Location & Clearance
Based in Warrington (Hinton House) - minimum 3 days per week onsite
BPSS clearance required (or ability to obtain)
Why Apply?
- Long-term, stable contract within the nuclear sector
- Meaningful work on a critical facility issue
- High level of ownership and technical influence
- Hybrid working model
If you're a Senior or Lead Engineer with nuclear experience looking for your next contract, get in touch to discuss further.