Senior Nuclear Engineer
Location: Cumbria - Hybrid, 3 days per week on site.
Salary: £44,000-£48,000 plus package.
Security Clearance: Sole British Nationals only – due to the nature of projects, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
About the Role
Copello are seeking an experienced Nuclear Engineer to join a growing team delivering cutting-edge projects within the UK Defence sector.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Reviewing design documentation and assessing plant design changes
* Assessing plant build maturity for transition between build phases
* Ensuring maintenance of reactor plant design intent throughout build and commissioning
* Supporting the writing and presentation of technical reports to aid problem resolution
* Contributing to programme delivery through innovative engineering solutions
* Supporting the Intelligent Customer function for reactor plant documentation and safety cases
* Gaining experience by learning from senior engineers and developing towards future opportunities
Your Skills and Experience
Essential:
* Degree-qualified in Engineering or Physical Sciences (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials, Chemistry, Physics) or equivalent experience
* Understanding of the engineering lifecycle
* Strong sense of ownership and accountability in work delivery
* Ability to produce clear, structured technical reports
Desirable:
* Experience justifying design change, ideally within a nuclear environment
* Understanding of nuclear regulations and industry standards
* Experience within civil nuclear or defence/naval engineering
* Completion of a graduate scheme or prior relevant industry experience
* Strong presentation and communication skills