Senior Control Engineer -Software Bias /Nuclear

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Control Engineer to join a major nuclear project in Warrington. This role involves delivering control-based work packages, guiding engineers, and ensuring compliant designs. The ideal candidate has proven experience in PLC/SCADA systems and a strong software bias, with options for hybrid working. This position offers competitive rates and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivering, co‑ordinating, and checking control‑based work packages across multiple systems.
• Leading and guiding engineers to achieve demanding technical milestones.
• Developing design specifications and providing expert support during implementation.
• Reviewing and challenging control system requirements.
• Collaborating with system integrators, commissioning teams, and other stakeholders.

Skills

PLC/SCADA control systems

Software engineering

Network architecture

Communication skills

Technical documentation skills

Job description

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: Warrington (3 days office / 2 days remote)
Rate: 51-55 per hour (Inside IR35)
Clearance: Must be eligible to work on nuclear projects