Job Description

The Digital Engineering Capability (DEC) is a department within the Engineering Design Capability tasked with overseeing the development and implementation of digital tools and techniques to support Sellafield’s projects during the design and construction phases.

An important component of project delivery lies in the specification, management and assurance of our core Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and processes. The CAD/CAE Application Support Specialist assists the Digital Engineering Development Lead in the support of Application System Owners and Key Users for the implementation, configuration and use of CAE applications, including support in the resolution of helpdesk incidents related to CAE applications, and for application lifecycle activity that contributes to site licence conditions, regulation or legislation.

Principal Accountabilities

• Manage the delivery of a sub-set of application upgrades within the CAE suite.
• Manage the implementation of licencing for applications within the CAE suite.
• Manage application and licence servers required for CAE applications.
• Manage access permissions for end users of CAE applications.
• Provide helpdesk support to the CAE user community. Proficiency in application issue resolution.
• Oversee the identification and documentation of best practice related to CAE applications and the inclusion of this best practice into the DEC body of knowledge.
• Act as a point of contact within DEC Support for issues on software use and deployment, including communications and engagement with users, project stakeholders and supply chains.
• Work closely with the wider DEC and ISO teams to agree effective licence procurement and support arrangements for current and future related tools.
• Horizon scanning – be aware of advances in the field of Digital Engineering and take a position on the applicability and use case of new tools as they come to market.

Authorities & Dimensions

Accountabilities
• The role holder is accountable to the Digital Engineering Development Lead.

Authorities
• Implement, following approval, requests for accessing CAE applications.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in the use/administration of CAE applications (mainly AVEVA and Autodesk).
• Knowledge and interest in general IT and computing.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups at all levels, both within SL, and with external partners.
• Proficient in the use of IT, and capable of engaging in technical discussions and resolving incidents relating to CAE applications.
• Ambition to drive the need for change and to identify and deliver improvements.
• Proven ability to drive a task to completion and overcome barriers.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Sellafield Ltd IT network architecture.
• Experience in scripting and basic computer coding.
• Experience in SQL database administration.
• Experience in AVEVA Dabacon database administration.

Additional Information

• Open VN
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Contact: Andrew Ramsden

The interviews for this vacancy are expected to be between 17th &18th November 2026.

ASW’s may have the right to apply for internal Sellafield Ltd vacancies. Please note if you are an Agency Supplied Worker you are required to attach evidence of all qualifications obtained to support your application. We require a minimum of A*-C (9-4) GCSE in English Language, Maths & Science/IT or equivalent / higher qualification.

Contracted Supply Workers (CSWs) are not eligible to apply to internal vacancies. CSWs are welcome to apply to external vacancies advertised on our external vacancies board.

If you choose to apply for this role and your application is shortlisted by the hiring manager, you will be invited to a competency based interview. In the interview, you will be assessed against the below competencies:

Behavioural:
Commitment to Nuclear Safety and Security
Problem Solving
Collaboration and Teamwork

Technical:
1. Using IT at Work
2. Delivering Engineering Solutions

Please see link to the competency framework for further information:
https://slportal.ssa-intra.net/pub/SC001/00027/Competency%20Framework/Forms/AllItems.aspx

If your technical competency is not in the above framework, please refer to the profession’s share point page for further information.

During the interview, you will also be expected to give a 10 minute presentation on
‘What are the challenges associated with application support within a large organisation/enterprise, how would you overcome them?’

This presentation should be sent to recruitment@sellafieldcloud.co.uk via email at least two working days before your interview. You should also take four paper copies of your presentation to your interview in case of any IT issues on the day.

Sellafield Ltd are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3). Disability Confident employers offer an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. Sellafield Ltd define the minimum criteria as the ‘essential skills’ which are listed on the vacancy notice. Whilst completing your application form, you will be able to indicate if you wish to be considered under the disability confident scheme. If you would prefer to discuss this directly with us, please contact the GBS Recruitment team on recruitment@sellafieldcloud.co.uk

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The closing date for this vacancy is 2nd November 2026.