Process Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Senior Process Engineer - Nuclear Projects
Location: Warrington (3 days onsite per week)
Contract Length: 52 weeks
Rate: 50- 60 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Clearance Requirement: Must be eligible for SC clearance

Are you an experienced Process Engineer with a passion for solving complex problems in high-hazard environments? We're recruiting on behalf of a major organisation in the nuclear sector looking to expand their engineering team with a Senior Process Engineer.

The Opportunity:

As part of the Engineering, Technical and Specialist Capability function, you'll play a key role in delivering high-impact design and technical solutions on a wide range of nuclear projects. This includes early-phase involvement, feasibility studies, design reviews, hazard analysis, and plant modifications-all within one of the UK's most critical sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply relevant procedures, codes, and standards to engineering and technical activities
• Produce and review calculations, analyses, drawings, and technical reports
• Supervise designers and junior engineering staff
• Prepare technical scopes of work and specifications
• Assess tenders and support packages across all project phases (design to decommissioning)
• Carry out design risk assessments, HAZOPs, and manage design changes
• Ensure appropriate review, verification, and approval of all deliverables

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Chemical, Process)
• Member of a relevant professional institute or significant engineering experience at a level capable of achieving Chartered status
• Proven experience managing small teams across varied engineering tasks
• Deep understanding of safety and regulatory frameworks within highly regulated industries
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable:

• Experience managing engineering scopes from concept through to EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction)
• Background in both commercial and defence nuclear projects

Background:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global engineering organisation that values and invests in its contract workforce. In this role, you can expect to:

• Be appreciated and valued
• Increase your earning potential
• Gain (or enhance) security clearance

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If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you!

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