Senior Electrical Engineer

Capenhurst
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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: £60-70 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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