Senior Process Engineer

The Role

We are seeking experienced a Senior Process Engineer to support a strategically important programme within the UK nuclear sector.

This role will be supporting the technical development, assessment and delivery of process solutions associated with the handling, conversion, and potential reuse of reprocessed uranium originating from historic reprocessing operations.

You will play a key role in process definition, safety justification, and technical assurance across the fuel cycle, working within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver process engineering activities across RepU-related systems and facilities
• Develop and review process flows, mass balances, PFDs and P&IDs
• Provide technical input into safety cases, hazard studies (HAZOP/HAZID), and ALARP arguments
• Support options studies for storage, conversion, enrichment or reuse of RepU materials
• Interface with nuclear safety, operations, mechanical and commissioning teams
• Ensure designs comply with UK nuclear regulatory requirements and site licence conditions
• Contribute to design reviews, technical reports and regulatory submissions
• Act as a senior technical authority and mentor junior engineers where required

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior Process Engineer in the nuclear industry
• Strong background in nuclear fuel cycle, reprocessing, waste or materials handling
• Experience working in high-hazard, regulated environments
• Familiarity with UK nuclear standards and safety case development
• Ability to work on site and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
• Active SC clearance (or clearable)

Desirable

• Previous experience with Sellafield, fuel reprocessing or uranium conversion projects
• Knowledge of RepU, MOX, enrichment or fuel fabrication processes
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it

If you've got strong nuclear process engineering experience and active SC clearance, this is a chance to work on a technically complex, nationally significant project.