Senior CE&I Engineer-Safety Systems

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Senior CE&I Engineer to join a nuclear safety project in Warrington. This role involves delivering complex safety systems and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have nuclear experience, a strong background in Functional Safety, and a commitment to high-quality design. This position offers a rate of £51-55 per hour, with hybrid working conditions.

Qualifications

• Nuclear experience is essential; Sellafield project experience is desirable.
• Preferred CEng/IEng status or equivalent.
• Proven background in Functional Safety and Safety Case substantiation.
• Working knowledge of UKCA/CE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver work packages across CE&I scope on all SEP Machines.
• Produce and check safety system deliverables for nuclear safety cases.
• Develop safety design substantiation for systems up to SIL1.

Skills

Nuclear experience

Functional Safety

Safety Case substantiation

Problem-solving

Education

CEng/IEng status (or equivalent)

Tools

PLC/SCADA systems

Engineering drawings

Job description

Senior CE&I Engineer - Safety Systems / Engineered Protection Systems

£51-55ph | Inside IR35

Hybrid - 3 Days Warrington Office / 2 Days Remote

We're seeking a Senior CE&I Engineer to join the MSSS SEP Machines project at Hinton House, Warrington - supporting the delivery of complex, safety‑critical systems for one of the UK's leading nuclear programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and substantiation of engineered protection systems, contributing directly to the SEP1 Design Justification Report. You'll be part of a collaborative, high‑performing team tackling some of the most technically challenging CE&I problems in the sector.

The Role

• Deliver work packages across a broad CE&I scope on all three SEP Machines.
• Produce and/or check safety system deliverables supporting nuclear safety cases.
• Develop and review functional safety design substantiation for systems up to SIL1, in line with IEC 61508.
• Provide fit‑for‑purpose design solutions, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, integrators, and project teams across disciplines.

Essential Experience

• Nuclear experience is essential - Sellafield project experience highly desirable.
• Preferred CEng/IEng status (or equivalent).
• Proven background in Functional Safety and Safety Case substantiation.
• Working knowledge of CDM, PUWER, BS13849/62061, BS7671, and UKCA/CE requirements.
• Skilled in checking engineering drawings and applying relevant standards.

Desirable

• Experienced in design risk assessments, method statements, and O&M documentation.
• Familiar with PLC/SCADA systems and industrial network architecture.
• Strong problem‑solving ability with an evidence‑ and risk‑based engineering mindset.

Location: Hinton House, Warrington (Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Remote)

Rate: £51-55 per hour (Inside IR35)

Sector: Nuclear - Engineered Protection Systems