Job Description

The role is that of CS&A Responsible Engineer for a Major Project. As the TR&S Replacement Cooling Project is inflight and is schedule driven it is essential that the successful candidate has demonstrable knowledge of design processes and an excellent record of project delivery in order to minimise the learning curve which otherwise could be detrimental to maintaining project schedule.

The candidate will be required to lead a team of CS&A Engineers delivering critical path engineering packages. The role will support the project through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of the plant.

Successful role holder will be expected to work effectively at both Risley / Sellafield site, and occasionally at contractors and supplier sites to be effective in delivery of their role and responsibilities.

This is a delivery role that falls within EDLP6. This role requires the candidate to lead and coordinate the definition, implementation and delivery of safe, legally compliant, pragmatic, fit for purpose design solutions that meet functional and business requirements. The responsibilities, accountabilities and authorities for a Responsible Engineer can be found in ED21.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrable engineering experience working in roles in a highly regulated environment where knowledge of engineering is a key attribute.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering significant CS&A scope through various project phases.
• Demonstrable evidence of managing the production of deliverables to time, cost and quality requirements.
• Demonstrable evidence of Team leadership and experience of having personal responsibility for decisions involving resources and their consequences.
• Considerable knowledge of Engineering Design Community and key interfaces to deliver nuclear projects to solve problems and deliver innovative solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nuclear safety and security and evidence of appropriate application on projects.
• Knowledge of the Sellafield Ltd Management System structure and the hierarchy of standards with a thorough understanding of those standards most relevant to Engineering Design and experience of applying these appropriately on projects.
• Good commercial awareness.

Education – Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Minimum HNC, preferred MEng or equivalent in relevant discipline.
• Professionally registered with ICE, IStructE or similar CS&A related Professional Institution and demonstrable evidence of being at equivalent to Incorporated Engineer status in relevant discipline (minimum).
• Chartered Engineer status with the ICE, IStructE or similar CS&A related Professional Institution (preferred).
• Meeting the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements of their Professional Institution.
• Evidence of completed training in accordance with requirements of SR0698.

Desirable Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of producing engineering judgements and ALARP justifications in support of Engineering substantiation.
• Good working knowledge of BIM ,3d design tools and CAE systems as appropriate to delivery of complex designs.

Additional Information

• Open VN
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Contact/s: Mark Offord

The interviews for this vacancy are expected to be take place from the week commencing 24th August 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.

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:
1. Commitment to Nuclear Safety & Security.
2. Problem Solving.
3. Collaboration and Team work.

Technical:
1. 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:

“Describe how engineering judgement can be appropriately applied in engineering design’.

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 Monday 10th August 2026.