At a Glance
- Tasks: Create design deliverables and lead improvement initiatives in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Company: Join a leading company in the nuclear sector with a focus on safety and quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy private medical insurance, generous leave, and a non-contributory pension scheme.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with flexible hours and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a highly regulated field while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: BEng or MEng in Chemical Engineering with 10 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
- Name Principal Process Engineer - Warrington or Abingdon
- Posting Date Monday, July 13, 2026
- Country United Kingdom
- Region Oxfordshire
- City Abingdon
- Business Unit (BU) OP
- Type of Employment Permanent/Regular
- Desired Starting Date 07-09-2026
- Work Schedule Full time
- Remote Work Hybrid
- Job TA - STUDIES & DESIGN
Responsibilities
- Production of design deliverables (e. g. drawings, reports or calculations) to agreed standards of safety, cost, quality and time.
- Where appropriate, may be required to train and develop others.
- Involvement in improvement initiatives and projects.
- Comply with all legislative, regulatory and company policy standards and processes applicable to the role.
- Additional Details
- Full-time, permanent, 37-hours a week
- Travel may be required on occasion between Orano offices and Client sites
- Hybrid working – 3 days minimum in the office each week, flexible working
- Free on-site parking
- Security
The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the UK, and be willing to undergo a security vetting process.
Offers of employment will be subject to relevant security clearance being granted.
Qualifications & Experience
- Have a BEng (Hons) or MEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years relevant experience as a Process Engineer, Chemical Engineer or Design Engineer on Nuclear site or a highly regulated site.
- Chartered member of the IChem E or suitable experience.
- Experienced in supporting the production & development of process discipline documents and demonstrating the capability to work within a team.
- Experienced in supporting process engineering coordination tasks as part of a team, demonstrating the capability to work within a team.
- Experience of delivering projects for Sellafield or AWE sites (desirable).
- Experience in POCO or decommissioning (highly desirable).
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance at Single, Partner and Family levels
- Non Contributory Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing by 1 day per year of service up to a cap of 30
- Group Life Assurance of 4 times annual salary and Group Income Protection scheme for long term sickness
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
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Principal Process Engineer - Warrington or Abingdon employer: Orano Projects Limited
As a Process Discipline Lead at our Warrington or Abingdon locations, you will join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. We offer a supportive work culture with ample opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. Our commitment to employee development ensures that you can thrive in your career while making a meaningful impact in the industry.
