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CE&I Safety System Design Engineer -Nuclear

Posted: 18/12/25
Recruiter:Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Reference:3048840191
Type:Contract
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£51 - £55 Hourly Umbrella
Location:Woolston, UK
Description:

CE&I Safety System Design Engineer
Silos MSSS SEP 1 & 2 Nuclear & High-Hazard Environment
Warrington
Hybrid - 3 days on site
51- 55/hour Inside IR35

Are you a CE&I Safety System Design Engineer looking to make a real impact on nationally significant infrastructure? This is a high-profile opportunity to join the Silos MSSS SEP 1 & 2 programme, working at the heart of safety-critical design in a complex, regulated environment.
You'll be part of a specialist CE&I design team, delivering and checking Safety System design packages that underpin safe operations - while also supporting commissioning activities and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

The Role
You'll play a key role in:

  • Delivering and checking CE&I Safety System design packages to meet safety, functional and business requirements
  • Supporting and reviewing designs produced by other engineers within the team
  • Working across disciplines to ensure compliant, integrated solutions
  • Providing technical support to Commissioning activities
  • Supporting and developing early-career engineers

This role offers a strong mix of hands-on technical delivery, collaboration, and leadership within a highly respected programme.

What We're Looking For
Essential
Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards)
3+ years' experience delivering CE&I Safety System design on external multi-discipline projects
Proven experience from concept design through to handover
Working knowledge of relevant engineering standards
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience supporting Commissioning activities
A collaborative mindset and willingness to support junior engineers
Desirable
5+ years' experience delivering CE&I Safety System design on external and/or SL projects
Experience implementing new or modified safety requirements on existing systems
A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach in complex, safety-critical environments

Why Apply?

  • Work on a long-term, high-profile nuclear programme
  • Competitive 51- 55/hour (Inside IR35)
  • Hybrid working with a clear on-site/remote balance
  • Be part of a technically strong, supportive engineering team
  • Opportunity to influence safety-critical outcomes and mentor others

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