Senior CE&I Engineer-Safety Systems

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior CE&I Engineer to work on complex nuclear safety systems. The role, based in Warrington, offers a competitive rate of £51-55 per hour inside IR35. You will be involved in the design and substantiation of engineered protection systems, requiring nuclear experience and familiarity with safety case substantiation. This position is hybrid, spending 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Experience with safety case substantiation is essential.
• Familiarity with IEC 61508 standards is required.
• Working knowledge of relevant UK regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nuclear experience

Functional Safety

Design risk assessments

Problem-solving

Education

CEng/IEng status or equivalent

Tools

PLC/SCADA systems

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