Senior CE&I Design Engineer (Client Side)

  • NUVIA UK
  • Feb 18, 2026

Job Description

Position – Senior CE&I Design Engineer 

Location – 3 days on site (Cumbria)

Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote. 1 day per month in Hinton House, Cheshire

Arrangement – Contracted (Inside IR35) or Permanent

Salary – Dependent on experience

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferable.

To work as part of the Silos MSSS SEP1&2 CE&I design team:

Providing site-based design front line support to the Commissioning teams,Delivering, supporting the delivery of others and checking detailed designs/changes to meet functional and business needs.

The implementation, testing and commissioning of the detailed designs/changes is undertaken by other dedicated site-based teams, hence is outside the scope of this role.


Essential requirements for a Senior CE&I Design Engineer:

Academic Qualification: Minimum - HNDProfessional Qualification: Minimum - Incorporated EngineerSecurity Clearance: SCHours: 37 hours over 4½ days a weekLocation: Working 3 days a week minimum on the MSSS plant.When not required on plant, to work 3 days week minimum out of a West Cumbria based design office.To attend Hinton House, Warrington, Cheshire approx. 1 day per month.

Experience: Minimum 5 years successfully delivering as a CE&I Senior Design Engineer:

Working on external multidiscipline projects,Providing site-based front line design support to a Commissioning team,Delivering, supporting the delivery of others and checking detailed designs/changes,

With a working understanding of the following external Standards for:

PES based Control SystemsProcess Instruments

Effective problem solving, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information to other team members/disciplines

Willingness to support early career Engineers

Desirable:

Experience: Minimum 7 years successfully delivering as a CE&I Senior Design Engineer:

Working on external and/or SL multidiscipline projects,Providing site-based front line design support to a Commissioning team,Delivering, supporting the delivery of others and checking detailed designs/changes,

With a working understanding of the following SL Engineering Standards for:

PES based Control SystemsProcess Instruments
Why us?

Employee Staff Benefits:

8.5% Pension Contribution & Life AssurancePrivate Medical Scheme*Employee Share SchemeSalary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per yearIn partnership with trade unionsPersonal Development & Further Education SupportLong Service & Recognition AwardsFree Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.

Entité

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation. NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.