Westlakes Recruit
Woolston, Warrington
Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Control Systems Engineer. Candidates can be based in either Derby, Warrington, Bolton, Sunderland, Glasgow, or Bristol and will be engaged on a permanent basis. Role Purpose Provide engineering expertise in the design, development and verification of control systems used in nuclear facilities. The role covers programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed control systems (DCS), safety-related I&C functions and supporting systems such as SCADA/HMI. The engineer ensures that control system implementations are safe, compliant and fully traceable to nuclear requirements throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop control system architectures and functional designs that support plant operation, automatic sequences, interlocks and protection functions. Produce technical documents including control philosophies, functional requirements, logic descriptions, cause and effect diagrams and interface specifications. Configure and programme PLC, DCS or specialised control platforms in compliance with nuclear lifecycle expectations and relevant standards. Collaborate with EC&I, process, mechanical, safety and human factors engineers to ensure consistent system behaviour across interfaces. Integrate control logic with SCADA/HMI systems, historians, networks and field instrumentation. Apply good practice in alarm handling and annunciation, aligning with EEMUA 191 and site alarm strategies. Perform verification and validation tasks including peer review, simulation, software testing, FAT, SAT and commissioning support. Develop test specifications and ensure that test coverage aligns with requirements, functional hazards and safety classifications. Maintain configuration control, software versions, coding standards and technical baselines within nuclear quality frameworks. Essential Skills and Experience Control systems engineering experience in a regulated industry, ideally nuclear, defence, energy or similar. Experience producing control philosophies, logic diagrams, sequence descriptions and similar deliverables. Ability to interpret P&IDs, process narratives, safety functional requirements and mechanical schematics. Strong understanding of PLC/DCS programming methods, including structured text, ladder logic, function block and sequential function charts. Experience with verification, testing, simulation or model-based approaches for control logic validation. Knowledge of nuclear I&C lifecycle requirements, safety classification and applicable standards such as IEC 61513, IEC 60880, IEC 61508 and IEC 61226. Familiarity with alarm management principles and experience applying EEMUA 191. Qualifications Knowledge of nuclear new build control architectures, reactor island control systems or balance of plant systems. Experience with digital twin concepts, advanced simulation or MBSE approaches. Experience with cyber security requirements for nuclear I&C systems. Chartered Engineer status or working towards it. For more information on this role or to register your interest for future job updates, please visit (url removed) Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications
Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Control Systems Engineer. Candidates can be based in either Derby, Warrington, Bolton, Sunderland, Glasgow, or Bristol and will be engaged on a permanent basis. Role Purpose Provide engineering expertise in the design, development and verification of control systems used in nuclear facilities. The role covers programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed control systems (DCS), safety-related I&C functions and supporting systems such as SCADA/HMI. The engineer ensures that control system implementations are safe, compliant and fully traceable to nuclear requirements throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop control system architectures and functional designs that support plant operation, automatic sequences, interlocks and protection functions. Produce technical documents including control philosophies, functional requirements, logic descriptions, cause and effect diagrams and interface specifications. Configure and programme PLC, DCS or specialised control platforms in compliance with nuclear lifecycle expectations and relevant standards. Collaborate with EC&I, process, mechanical, safety and human factors engineers to ensure consistent system behaviour across interfaces. Integrate control logic with SCADA/HMI systems, historians, networks and field instrumentation. Apply good practice in alarm handling and annunciation, aligning with EEMUA 191 and site alarm strategies. Perform verification and validation tasks including peer review, simulation, software testing, FAT, SAT and commissioning support. Develop test specifications and ensure that test coverage aligns with requirements, functional hazards and safety classifications. Maintain configuration control, software versions, coding standards and technical baselines within nuclear quality frameworks. Essential Skills and Experience Control systems engineering experience in a regulated industry, ideally nuclear, defence, energy or similar. Experience producing control philosophies, logic diagrams, sequence descriptions and similar deliverables. Ability to interpret P&IDs, process narratives, safety functional requirements and mechanical schematics. Strong understanding of PLC/DCS programming methods, including structured text, ladder logic, function block and sequential function charts. Experience with verification, testing, simulation or model-based approaches for control logic validation. Knowledge of nuclear I&C lifecycle requirements, safety classification and applicable standards such as IEC 61513, IEC 60880, IEC 61508 and IEC 61226. Familiarity with alarm management principles and experience applying EEMUA 191. Qualifications Knowledge of nuclear new build control architectures, reactor island control systems or balance of plant systems. Experience with digital twin concepts, advanced simulation or MBSE approaches. Experience with cyber security requirements for nuclear I&C systems. Chartered Engineer status or working towards it. For more information on this role or to register your interest for future job updates, please visit (url removed) Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications
Westlakes Recruit
Penwortham, Lancashire
Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Nuclear Site Security Manager to lead and manage all aspects of site security for a nuclear facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining security strategies, ensuring compliance with nuclear site licence conditions, regulatory frameworks, and UK legislation. This role is critical in protecting nuclear materials, assets, and personnel, while fostering a strong security culture across the site. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and oversee the Site Security Plan in line with ONR (Office for Nuclear Regulation) and regulatory requirements. Lead, manage, and motivate the on-site security team (staff and contractors), ensuring 24/7 protection of site operations. Act as the principal point of contact with regulators, law enforcement, and other external security stakeholders. Oversee physical security systems including access control, CCTV, intruder detection, perimeter protection, and security infrastructure. Conduct and review risk assessments, threat analysis, and security incident investigations. Manage security exercises, drills, and emergency response plans, ensuring readiness at all times. Provide security briefings, training, and awareness programmes to staff, contractors, and visitors. Maintain robust procedures for vetting, clearances, and compliance with security clearance requirements. Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and audits in line with nuclear security regulations and quality standards. Continuously review and improve site security arrangements to adapt to evolving threats and risks. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a security management role within nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated industries. Strong knowledge of UK nuclear security regulations and ONR/IAEA standards. Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary security teams. Demonstrable understanding of physical, personnel, and cyber security principles. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience liaising with regulators and emergency services. Strong crisis management, decision-making, and leadership abilities. Desirable Skills & Qualifications Degree (or equivalent) in Security Management, Risk Management, or a related discipline. Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) or membership of the Security Institute (SyI) . Counter Terrorism awareness training. Knowledge of cyber/IT security integration within physical security systems. Previous experience on a nuclear licensed site
Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Nuclear Site Security Manager to lead and manage all aspects of site security for a nuclear facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining security strategies, ensuring compliance with nuclear site licence conditions, regulatory frameworks, and UK legislation. This role is critical in protecting nuclear materials, assets, and personnel, while fostering a strong security culture across the site. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and oversee the Site Security Plan in line with ONR (Office for Nuclear Regulation) and regulatory requirements. Lead, manage, and motivate the on-site security team (staff and contractors), ensuring 24/7 protection of site operations. Act as the principal point of contact with regulators, law enforcement, and other external security stakeholders. Oversee physical security systems including access control, CCTV, intruder detection, perimeter protection, and security infrastructure. Conduct and review risk assessments, threat analysis, and security incident investigations. Manage security exercises, drills, and emergency response plans, ensuring readiness at all times. Provide security briefings, training, and awareness programmes to staff, contractors, and visitors. Maintain robust procedures for vetting, clearances, and compliance with security clearance requirements. Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and audits in line with nuclear security regulations and quality standards. Continuously review and improve site security arrangements to adapt to evolving threats and risks. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a security management role within nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated industries. Strong knowledge of UK nuclear security regulations and ONR/IAEA standards. Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary security teams. Demonstrable understanding of physical, personnel, and cyber security principles. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience liaising with regulators and emergency services. Strong crisis management, decision-making, and leadership abilities. Desirable Skills & Qualifications Degree (or equivalent) in Security Management, Risk Management, or a related discipline. Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) or membership of the Security Institute (SyI) . Counter Terrorism awareness training. Knowledge of cyber/IT security integration within physical security systems. Previous experience on a nuclear licensed site
