CS&A Design Engineer

Job description

Job title: CS&A Design Engineer

Job Type: Contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Start date: ASAP – Subject to vetting

Duration: 12 Months

Pay rate: Depending on experience

Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria

Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid available – 3 days in office/site

Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week

Role information:

- An opportunity has arisen for an experienced CS&A Design Engineer with site experience of upgrading civil infrastructure and structural design and loading.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on an emerging project at Sellafield. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver a project of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Engineering Manager, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a fast-paced project.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce NFR and feasibility documentation to justify and support design decisions.
• Prepare construction orders, including undertaking detailed site surveys to inform design development.
• Ensure all plans, drawings, and quantities are accurate and suitable for technical calculations.
• Manage and/or produce design documentation, including drawings and technical specifications.
• Control and coordinate configuration management of engineering deliverables and associated site works.
• Liaise with designers and stakeholders to ensure full compliance with design and construction regulations.
• Provide regular progress reports and technical updates to the CS&A Responsible Engineer (RE).
• Plan and prioritise work efficiently, adapting to any setbacks or technical challenges encountered.
• Use AutoCAD, Navisworks, and 3D scanning software proficiently to transfer accurate site data to the design team.
• Contribute practical site knowledge and technical input to Design and Constructability Reviews.

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Hold an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• Demonstrate strong plant knowledge and experience working within an operational environment.
• Have working experience using CIMAGE on the SL System.
• A positive can-do attitude, excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse project teams.

UK National Security Vetting Status – Due to the nature of the project we required the candidate to hold active SC Clearance and be a sole UK national.

Please note we will also consider senior CS&A Design Engineer’s, so please feel free to apply if you wish to discuss that vacancy.

Interested in this position? please click “apply now”

We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Company information:

This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Whitehaven

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English