Senior Process Engineer

Morson Edge; Risley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Process Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role involves overseeing design and technical solutions in a complex engineering environment focused on nuclear projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers hybrid working and a competitive umbrella rate.

Benefits

Competitive umbrella rate

Hybrid working model

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline required.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards this preferred.
• Background in nuclear, defense or regulated industries is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design and technical problem-solving.
• Mentor junior engineers and support collaboration.
• Produce and review calculations, drawings, and reports.

Skills

Engineering problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer (or working towards)

Job description

Senior Process Engineer - Nuclear (12-Month Contract)

Warrington | Hybrid (3 Days On-Site)

Inside IR35 | £51-£57 p/h Umbrella

Join a high-profile UK nuclear project focused on Reprocessed Uranium (RepU). We're looking for an experienced Senior Process Engineer who can lead technical delivery, solve complex engineering challenges and uphold the highest safety and quality standards.

The Role

• Take ownership of design, development and technical problem-solving.
• Work across complex engineering tasks with autonomy.
• Mentor junior engineers and support multi-discipline collaboration.
• Produce and review calculations, drawings, models and technical reports.
• Manage engineering risks, design changes and configuration control.
• Support Project Managers with planning and delivery.
• Act as Technical Authority when required.

What You'll Need

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards this).
• Strong experience in multi-discipline engineering delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills.
• Background in nuclear, defence or other regulated industries (desirable).
• Experience across full project lifecycle from concept to EPC (desirable).

Why Apply?

Work on a nationally significant nuclear fuel-cycle programme.

Deliver complex, meaningful engineering with real impact.

Join a supportive, expert team in a highly regulated environment.

12-month contract | Inside IR35 | Competitive umbrella rate

Apply now and play a key role in the future of UK nuclear fuel