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Senior CE&I Engineer - PFCS Projects (Sellafield)
Contract | 51-56/hour (Inside IR35)
Warrington | Hybrid - 3 days on site / 2 days remote
Are you a Senior Control, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer looking to apply your expertise on one of Sellafield's most critical legacy clean-up programmes? We're seeking a Senior CE&I Engineer to support the PFCS (Pile Fuel Cladding Silo) projects, delivering robust CE&I design and safety documentation within a highly regulated nuclear environment.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a nationally significant decommissioning mission, contributing to safety-critical systems that underpin long-term hazard reduction at Sellafield.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver CE&I design work packages across a broad range of PFCS project scopes
- Produce and check design substantiation, safety documentation, and technical deliverables
- Provide expert CE&I input into design justification and safety case documentation
- Develop and review functional safety deliverables in line with IEC 61508 (up to SIL 1)
- Resolve complex technical issues using safe, compliant and pragmatic engineering solutions
- Support downstream installation, commissioning and documentation activities
What We're Looking For
- CEng or IEng preferred, or equivalent experience
- Strong background in CE&I design within nuclear or highly regulated environments
- Demonstrated experience delivering fit-for-purpose CE&I designs to time and budget
- Solid understanding of functional safety, SIL-rated systems, and safety case development
- Ability to break down complex technical challenges and clearly present resolution options to stakeholders
Technical Knowledge & Standards
Experience or familiarity with:
- CE&I regulations and standards including CDM, PUWER, BS EN 13849 / 62061, BS 7671
- Industrial installation standards, UKCA / CE marking
- Engineering drawings, calculations, and applicable design standards
Desirable Skills
- Design risk assessments, installation method statements, and EO packs
- Panel build documentation, technical files, and O&M manuals
- Experience with PLC / SCADA control systems and industrial network architectures
- A pragmatic, risk-based engineering approach grounded in sound judgement
Why Join?
- Competitive 51-56/hour (Inside IR35)
- Long-term opportunity on the Sellafield PFCS programme
- Hybrid working model - 3 days in Warrington
- Highly technical, safety-critical work with genuine national importance
- Join an experienced, collaborative CE&I engineering team
Apply now to play a key role in delivering safe, effective solutions on one of the UK's most important nuclear decommissioning programmes.
