Senior Process Engineer

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 deliverablesWhat 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 skillsDesirable:

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

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

Please note: A start date is approaching fast - apply today to avoid missing out