Senior Process Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by First Recruitment Group
Negotiable
Inside
Onsite
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Process Engineer (Nuclear) role in Warrington involves providing technical leadership and expertise in a multidisciplinary team for a key nuclear programme focused on the reuse and management of Reprocessed Uranium. The position requires compliance with nuclear safety and regulatory standards while interfacing with various stakeholders. Candidates must have a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and significant experience in nuclear or regulated environments. The role is a 12-month contract with an inside IR35 status and requires active SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership and process engineering expertise within a multidisciplinary team
- Support process design and development activities in line with project objectives
- Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, regulatory and design standards
- Contribute to project planning, documentation, and delivery
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including safety assessors and design authorities
Key Skills:
- Degree qualified in Chemical, Process, or related engineering discipline
- Significant experience as a process engineer in nuclear or similarly regulated environments
- Knowledge of nuclear fuel cycle, waste processing, or reprocessing (desirable)
- Able to work on-site in Warrington 3 days per week
- Hold valid SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Warrington
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Job Title: Senior Process Engineer (Nuclear)
Location: Warrington (3 days per week on site)
Contract Length: 12 months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required or willingness to undergo
Overview: We are currently recruiting an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join a key nuclear programme based in Warrington. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project focused on the reuse and management of Reprocessed Uranium (RepU) in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership and process engineering expertise within a multidisciplinary team
- Support process design and development activities in line with project objectives
- Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, regulatory and design standards
- Contribute to project planning, documentation, and delivery
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including safety assessors and design authorities
Requirements:
- Degree qualified in Chemical, Process, or related engineering discipline
- Significant experience as a process engineer in nuclear or similarly regulated environments
- Knowledge of nuclear fuel cycle, waste processing, or reprocessing (desirable)
- Able to work on-site in Warrington 3 days per week
- Hold valid SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it
Why Apply?
- Be part of a nationally significant nuclear project
- Opportunity to work on innovative fuel cycle solutions
- Long-term contract with a strong project pipeline
- Collaborative and technically challenging environment
Application Process: If you meet the above criteria and are interested in the role, please submit your CV and we will be in touch to discuss further details.