CE&I Control System Design Engineer – Nuclear

Company: Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
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Location: Warrington
Job Description:

CE & I Control System Design Engineer – PES-Based Control Systems

Warrington | Hybrid – 3 days on site

£51‑£55/hour | Inside IR35

The Role

You will be responsible for:

  • Delivering and checking PES-based Control System designs and updates to meet functional and business requirements
  • Supporting other engineers in the delivery of high‑quality CE & I design outputs
  • Working collaboratively across disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions
  • Producing clear, compliant documentation aligned with relevant engineering standards
  • Providing technical support to Commissioning teams as required
  • Supporting and mentoring early-career engineers

What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
  • Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards)
  • 3+ years’ experience delivering PES-based Control System designs on external multi‑discipline projects
  • Proven experience from concept design through to handover
  • Working knowledge of relevant engineering standards
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience providing support to Commissioning
  • Willingness to support and develop junior engineers

Desirable

  • 5+ years’ experience delivering PES-based Control System design on external and/or SL multi‑discipline projects
  • Strong understanding of design updates to existing control systems in regulated environments
  • A pragmatic, solutions‑driven engineering approach

Why Join This Programme?

  • Competitive £51‑£55/hour (Inside IR35)
  • Hybrid working – 3 days on site in Warrington
  • Long‑term, high‑profile role on a major nuclear infrastructure programme
  • Strong, experienced design team with real technical depth
  • Opportunity to influence critical control system designs while mentoring others

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026