CE&I Safety System Design Engineer -Nuclear

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.