CAD/CAE Application Support Specialist

Sellafield; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

Defined contribution pension (13.5% 7%

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Carry over 10 days annual leave

Sick leave

Cycle to Work

Learning & Development Opportunities

Rewards & Benefits page access

Health & wellness resources

Job summary

Sellafield Ltd. invites applications for a CAD/CAE Application Support Specialist within the Digital Engineering Capability. You will support CAE tools, manage licensing, and handle incident resolution to ensure smooth operation of the CAE suite.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and external partners, contributing to our commitment to safe, efficient digital engineering across projects. Experience with AVEVA/Autodesk and strong IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with CAE applications, especially AVEVA and Autodesk.
• General IT knowledge and computing interest.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative work across diverse groups and partners.
• Ability to discuss and resolve CAE-related incidents.
• Drive for change and delivering improvements.
• Proven track record of completing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a subset of CAE application upgrades for the CAE suite.
• Implement licensing for CAE applications.
• Manage application and license servers for CAE tools.
• Control access permissions for CAE end users.
• Provide helpdesk support to the CAE user community.
• Document best practices for CAE applications and DEC knowledge.
• Act as DEC Support contact for software use issues and engagement with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with DEC and ISO teams on license procurement and support.
• Stay aware of advances in Digital Engineering and assess new tools.

Skills

CAE applications

IT & computing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Technical incident resolution

Change leadership

Task completion

Education

GCSEs English/Maths/Science

Tools

AVEVA

Autodesk

SQL databases

AVEVA Dabacon

Job description

At Sellafield Ltd, we are harnessing our expertise; bringing together world‑class skills and innovative technology to solve complex nuclear, infrastructure, and engineering challenges. By joining Sellafield Ltd, you join an amazing team of people, from all walks of life, where you can thrive in a connected, considerate culture of innovation, collaboration, and community; and play a significant part in the UK’s sustainable nuclear future.

About the role

The Digital Engineering Capability (DEC) is a department within the Engineering Design Capability tasked with overseeing the development and implementation of digital tools and techniques to support Sellafield’s projects during the design and construction phases.

An important component of project delivery lies in the specification, management and assurance of our core Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and processes. The CAD/CAE Application Support Specialist assists the Digital Engineering Development Lead in the support of Application System Owners and Key Users for the implementation, configuration and use of CAE applications, including support in the resolution of helpdesk incidents related to CAE applications, and for application lifecycle activity that contributes to site licence conditions, regulation or legislation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of a sub‑set of application upgrades within the CAE suite.
• Manage the implementation of licencing for applications within the CAE suite.
• Manage application and licence servers required for CAE applications.
• Manage access permissions for end users of CAE applications.
• Provide helpdesk support to the CAE user community. Proficiency in application issue resolution.
• Oversee the identification and documentation of best practice related to CAE applications and the inclusion of this best practice into the DEC body of knowledge.
• Act as a point of contact within DEC Support for issues on software use and deployment, including communications and engagement with users, project stakeholders and supply chains.
• Work closely with the wider DEC and ISO teams to agree effective licence procurement and support arrangements for current and future related tools.
• Horizon scanning – be aware of advances in the field of Digital Engineering and take a position on the applicability and use case of new tools as they come to market.

Your Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Proficient in the use/administration of CAE applications (mainly AVEVA and Autodesk).
• Knowledge and interest in general IT and computing.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups at all levels, both within SL, and with external partners.
• Proficient in the use of IT, and capable of engaging in technical discussions and resolving incidents relating to CAE applications.
• Ambition to drive the need for change and to identify and deliver improvements.
• Proven ability to drive a task to completion and overcome barriers.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Sellafield Ltd IT network architecture.
• Experience in scripting and basic computer coding.
• Experience in SQL database administration.
• Experience in AVEVA Dabacon database administration.

Why us?

At Sellafield Ltd, we are committed to supporting our employees in fulfilling their potential. With 100 years of work in front of us, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling you to feel inspired in your role. Whatever area you join us in, you’ll find a genuinely exciting and rewarding career.

Making sure our employees feel supported is important to us. Therefore, to help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we also offer a range of employee benefits:

Benefits

• You will benefit from an annual bonus of up to 10%, made up of company and personal performance
• An attractive defined contribution pension scheme – the company will match up to 13.5% for a 7% employee contribution!
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays. Plus, the ability to purchase an extra 2.5 days per year.
• The ability to carry over 10 days annual leave each financial year
• Paid Sick Leave
• Family Friendly Policies – Visit our Rewards & Benefits page to read more
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lifestyle Benefits sasra.co.uk
• Learning & Development Opportunities https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/work-with-us/learning-anddevelopment/
• Reward & Recognition Policies
• Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Aviva Health App & Annual Health Check
• MyDiscounts – Employee Savings & Discounts
• MyBenefits – A Charity Giving Scheme
• Many, many more! Click this link to visit our Rewards & Benefits page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/work-with-us/rewards-and-benefits/

Additional Information

• The closing date for this vacancy is 2nd November 2026.
• In the event of a high number of responses to any advert, Sellafield Ltd reserves the right to close the advert early. Once closed, the advert will be removed from our website. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please regularly check your Spam/Junk folders for news about this vacancy, correspondence could contain invitations to interview and other important updates.

Qualifications

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your qualifications. Attaching them at application stage will ensure a smooth process and prevent delays.

A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/Grade C or above in English, Maths & Science (or equivalent). Functional Skills Level 2 will also be considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (Grade C). Other equivalent qualifications may be considered.

Right to Work in the UK

As part of our screening process, all candidates must demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

If you are not a UK national, you will be required to provide evidence of your immigration status. This is generated through the UK Government online service via the GOV.UK services below:

• A valid eVisa (digital immigration status) share code https://www.gov.uk/evisa/view-evisa-get-share-code-prove-immigration-status
• A Right to Work share code https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Applicants who are not UK nationals must provide a valid Right to Work share code and evidence of their eVisa status at the point of application. Applications submitted without this information are not able to be progressed.

Security Clearance

Please be aware that this role is subject to achieving security clearance. This role requires higher level of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 or 10 years of continuous residency in the UK. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the level of clearance you’re able to achieve.

Sellafield Ltd are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3). Disability Confident employers offer an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. Sellafield Ltd define the minimum criteria as the ‘essential skills’ which are listed on the vacancy notice. Whilst completing your application form, you will be able to indicate if you wish to be considered under the disability confident scheme. If you would prefer to discuss this directly with us, please contact the GBS Recruitment team on [e-mail]