Process Engineer

ProcessEngineer

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 are currently seeking a Process Engineer to be based at our Capenhurst site. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of conceptual and basic designs (Front-End Engineering Design) for new-build or modified production facilities. You will support the Senior Process Engineer by developing design specifications, supporting safety case development, and applying your technical expertise to ensure excellence in engineering delivery.

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. 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:

Safety and Compliance

Promote and embed a proactive safety culture throughout the design and development process.
Apply lessons learned and best practices from the nuclear industry to ensure plant designs are safe, reliable, and forward-thinking.
Support input into the Plant Safety Case to meet regulatory and licensing requirements.
Design Engineering

Contribute to the creation and delivery of Conceptual and Basic Designs for new or modified facilities, with a focus on your process engineering expertise.
Evaluate engineering design options and perform feasibility and optioneering studies using Best Available Technology principles.
Support the development of mechanical and utility system designs, ensuring alignment with Urenco’s Core Plant Technology standards.
Technical Leadership and Standards

Maintain and enhance technical expertise within the process engineering domain, ensuring alignment with world-class practices and innovation in design.
Support the development and maintenance of Group Reference Design standards and associated safety case requirements, particularly in relation to core UF6 enrichment and supporting utility systems.
Contribute to the design substantiation process, ensuring design intent is clearly demonstrated and documented.
What do you need to thrive in this role?

A Bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, Nuclear Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Equivalent qualifications may be considered in combination with a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Strong technical expertise in process engineering, including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and chemical process systems.
A proven track record of successful delivery in conceptual design and front-end engineering design (FEED) of process facilities.
Recognised experience in delivering technical design packages within a regulated, high-hazard environment—nuclear experience is highly desirable.
High level of problem-solving capability and attention to detail in your technical discipline.

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:

Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, increasing by one day for every two years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days. You will also accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. Additionally, there is a scheme for buying and selling up to 5 days of holiday.
Family-Friendly Policies: A diverse range of family-friendly policies to support your work-life balance.
Bonus Scheme: A competitive bonus scheme based on company and individual performance.
Pension Scheme: A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution.
Medical & Dental Cover: Single private medical and dental cover.
Flexible Benefits: Including life assurance and income protection. You can also purchase additional benefits tailored to your lifestyle, with tax and National Insurance savings.
Education & Training: We take pride in helping people learn and develop. We provide support, accelerate learning, and offer training packages to meet your specific needs. As well as mandatory health and safety courses, we provide a variety of training opportunities to support your career development.
Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we are implementing anonymized CV screening. Your CV will be presented without any personal information that could identify you (e.g., name, contact details, age, gender, etc.). This helps us focus on your qualifications and potential, ensuring a fair and unbiased assessment process.

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