Senior Control Engineer -Software Bias /Nuclear

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Control Engineer with a strong software bias to support key nuclear projects in Warrington. The role involves delivering and checking control-based work, leading a team, and developing specifications in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in PLC/SCADA systems and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model, promoting flexibility and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Focus on professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working in the nuclear sector is highly desirable.
• Capable of prioritizing workloads in a dynamic project environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and check control-based work packages across multiple systems.
• Lead engineers to achieve technical milestones.
• Develop design specifications and support during implementation.
• Review control system requirements for compliance.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders.

Skills

Proven experience in PLC/SCADA control systems

Strong software engineering bias

Excellent communication skills

Technical documentation skills

Education

CEng/IEng status or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Control Engineer - Software Bias / Nuclear

Senior Control Engineer - Software Bias | Nuclear

£51-55ph (Outside IR35)

Hybrid - 3 Days Warrington Office / 2 Days Remote

We're recruiting for a Senior Control Engineer to join a major nuclear project based in Warrington, supporting the SEP1 & 2 programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's flagship Sellafield projects, working on complex, safety‑critical control systems in a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering, co‑ordinating, and checking control‑based work packages across multiple systems.
• Leading and guiding engineers to achieve demanding technical milestones (no line management responsibility).
• Developing design specifications and providing expert support during implementation.
• Reviewing and challenging control system requirements to ensure robust, compliant designs.
• Collaborating with system integrators, commissioning teams, and other key stakeholders.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in PLC/SCADA control systems and network architecture.
• A strong software engineering bias, ideally with nuclear sector experience – Sellafield experience is highly desirable.
• Capable of prioritising workloads in a dynamic project environment.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• CEng/IEng status or equivalent experience would be advantageous.

Why join:

You'll be part of an established, technically proficient team driving delivery of high‑impact nuclear projects, with flexibility through a hybrid working model and a strong focus on professional development.

Location and Rates:

Location: Warrington (3 days office / 2 days remote)

Rate: £51-55 per hour (Inside IR35)

Clearance: Must be eligible to work on nuclear projects

Company: Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd