Senior Equipment Process Specialist

URENCO UK Ltd; Capenhurst; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bonus scheme

Pension 16%

Medical & dental

Flexible benefits

Training & development

Job summary

Urenco is a global leader in low carbon energy, seeking a Senior Equipment Process Specialist to lead UF6 systems design and lifecycle across Capenhurst. You will provide technical leadership across equipment selection, design, qualification, and supplier oversight, ensuring nuclear safety and regulatory compliance.

Working in the Design Engineering team, you will support capital projects, commissioning, and handover, while developing standards, solving complex problems, and driving asset

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Desirable: Postgraduate qualification or specialist training relevant to the discipline.
• Recognised specialist with deep technical knowledge in process equipment and engineering design.
• Experience delivering equipment design through the full asset lifecycle, including commissioning, operations, troubleshooting, and optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Act as Urenco's SME for UF6 process equipment, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, scrubbers, filters, and dryers.
• Promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement through learning-from-experience initiatives.
• Maintain and develop Engineering Standards, Technical Specifications, and Design Guides.
• Provide specialist input to feasibility studies, option selection, and equipment design activities.
• Support projects through Basic Design, FEED, Detailed Design, commissioning, and operational handover phases.
• Review and approve equipment designs, calculations, specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Provide technical oversight during commissioning, performance testing, and start-up activities.

Skills

Technical leadership

Nuclear safety & regulatory compliance

Equipment design & lifecycle

Supplier qualification & oversight

Education

Degree in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Process Engineering

Postgraduate qualification or specialist training

Tools

ASME/EN/PED/API standards

Job description

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We're seeking a Senior Equipment Process Specialist (Senior, UF6 Systems Specialist) to join our Engineering & Design Authority (E&DA) team at our Capenhurst site. In this highly influential role, you will provide specialist technical leadership across the full lifecycle of UF6 process equipment, supporting Urenco's enrichment, chemical processing, and associated plant systems.

As the subject matter expert, you will lead the specification, design, selection, qualification, and ongoing management of critical process equipment, ensuring the highest standards of nuclear safety, regulatory compliance, engineering excellence, and operational performance. Your responsibilities will span equipment design and optimisation, design refresh and requalification programmes, supplier qualification and oversight, design change management, technical documentation, training, and supply chain assurance activities.

Working within the Design Engineering team, you will play a key role in supporting capital investment projects, plant modifications, operational troubleshooting, and the development of innovative technologies through R&D initiatives. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Urenco's global sites, you will ensure that UF6 process equipment remains safe, reliable, fit for purpose, and aligned with both current and future business needs.

At Urenco we're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you'll do:

Technical Leadership

• Act as Urenco's Subject Matter Expert (SME) for UF6 process equipment, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, scrubbers, filters, dryers, and associated process systems.
• Promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement through learning-from-experience initiatives.
• Maintain and develop Engineering Standards, Technical Specifications, and Design Guides.

Engineering & Project Support

• Provide specialist input to feasibility studies, option selection, and equipment design activities.
• Support projects through Basic Design, FEED, Detailed Design, commissioning, and operational handover phases.
• Review and approve equipment designs, calculations, specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Provide technical oversight and support during equipment commissioning, performance testing, and start-up activities to ensure safe and successful deployment.

Compliance & Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, regulatory, and industry standards (ASME, EN, PED, API).
• Support supplier qualification, technical bid evaluations, and vendor assessments.
• Provide expert support for troubleshooting, technical investigations, equipment reliability, and lifecycle optimisation.
• Contribute to post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement across Urenco sites.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Desirable: Postgraduate qualification or specialist training relevant to the discipline.

Experience & Expertise

• Recognised specialist with deep technical knowledge in process equipment and engineering design.
• Experience delivering equipment design through the full asset lifecycle, including commissioning, operations, troubleshooting, and optimisation.
• Experience supporting or leading commissioning and start-up activities for process plant equipment and systems.
• Strong track record of technical investigations and problem-solving.
• Experience maintaining equipment design intent throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and influence stakeholders in a highly regulated environment.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, increasing by one day every two years (up to 30 days), plus 13 additional flexible days. Option to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days.
• Family-Friendly Policies: A wide range of policies to support work-life balance and family needs.
• Bonus Scheme: A competitive bonus scheme based on company and individual performance.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution plan with up to 16% employer contribution.
• Private Medical & Dental Cover: Single coverage with the option to purchase additional benefits.
• Flexible Benefits: Life assurance, income protection, and other options tailored to your lifestyle, with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Training & Development: A focus on continuous learning, with personalised training packages to support your career growth, including mandatory health and safety courses.

Security vetting

Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future