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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