Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Job Reference: 1446549996-2
  • Date Posted: 16 September 2024
  • Recruiter: Morson Talent
  • Location: Capenhurst, Cheshire
  • Salary: £50.00 to £60.00 Per Hour
  • Sector: Engineering, Mining
  • Job Type: Contract

Job Description

Urenco; trusted, long-term supplier to the nuclear industry, specialising in safe, cost effective and reliable uranium enrichment services, are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer on a contract basis (inside IR35), to be based in Capenhurst near Chester. In this role, you will be accountable to a Design Manager (or their delegate) for providing professional technical input into engineering activities associated with a range of projects associated with decommissioning, lifetime extension and process improvement works.

Rate: £50-60 Umbrella (Inside IR35)

What will your day look like?

  • Producing and managing the production of engineering deliverables in accordance with specified standards, UUK design procedures, safety case and nuclear site license requirements including
  • Developing, reviewing and approving achievable project plans and schedules such that the proposed packages of work can be effectively delivered to time and schedule
  • Providing routine updates on the status of deliverables
  • Checking/Approving engineering deliverables within your area of delegated authority
  • Specifying and accepting activities and deliverables from contractors, to ensure work is carried out to specification, on time and compliant with UUK procedures
  • Identification of solutions to technical problems encountered on site, and ensuring these are controlled and managed to an appropriate standard
  • Producing change management documentation and providing technical review of others change management documents ensuring the full impact of changes are considered
  • Ensuring the through life management requirements for new and / or existing assets are fully considered and implemented.
  • Undertaking commissioning activities when required and authorised to do so.


What do you need to be great at this role?

  • Degree qualified (BEng or MEng) in applicable engineering discipline or equivalent subject;
  • Preferably professionally qualified with a relevant UK Engineering Institution.
  • Minimum six years within the last ten years, preferably within the nuclear, or within a highly regulated and quality controlled industry such as oil/gas, power generation plant or pharmaceutical in roles reliant on professional engineering judgement;
  • Good, broad understanding of other engineering disciplines, technologies, plant systems and processes that are present in the company;
  • Understanding of UK nuclear regulatory requirements, Nuclear Site Licence Conditions and their application in engineering design.
  • Experience of complying with legal and regulatory standards and working with appropriate national, international and nuclear specific design codes and standards;
  • Qualified in IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition.


Please be aware that this contract position is subject to passing:

  • Security Clearance
  • Medical, drug and alcohol tests


Still curious?
At Urenco, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where we all have a voice, and you can feel confident being yourself. ?We re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. ?We d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

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