Process Design Engineer

Role

Title:

Process Design Engineer
Role Type:
Full-Time, Contract - 12 months

Start date:

ASAP
Locations:
Whitehaven / 3 days onsite

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Salary:
Inside IR35

Due to the nature of the project, candidates must hold current and active clearance at the time of application.

We are seeking an experienced Process Design Engineer with hands‑on experience in small‑scale pond abatement and local silt/swarf removal. The role involves working on a developing programme at Sellafield, supporting a multi‑disciplinary design team in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.

• Apply Lessons Learned and operational knowledge to design activities.
• Produce, review, and maintain design documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Manage configuration control of design outputs and coordinate site implementation.
• Liaise with designers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Provide technical updates and progress reporting to the Process Responsible Engineer.
• Use AutoCAD, Navisworks, and 3D scanning tools to convert site data into design outputs.
• Contribute site knowledge to design reviews and constructability assessments.

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong operational plant knowledge and experience.
• Experience with CIMAGE and Sellafield systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; proactive and solution‑focused.

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