Job description
The Nuclear Projects Engineering Lead will provide strong leadership and integration across multidisciplinary engineering teams assigned to specific projects, to ensure successful delivery of nuclear projects. The role requires a deep commitment to nuclear safety culture, with broad technical experience across mechanical, piping, structural and civil engineering, combined with a sound understanding of the principles of process, electrical, and control & instrumentation (C&I) disciplines. The individual will operate with autonomy and responsibility, coordinating technical inputs, supporting configuration management, and ensuring that engineering solutions are robust and meet project standards, regulatory requirements and business objectives.
Profile
The Nuclear Projects Engineering Lead shall report to the Head of Engineering and shall work closely with other engineering disciplines and Business Lines in the UK for:
* Technical Leadership & Integration
* Project Delivery
* Safety and Compliance
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Configuration & Information Management
* Continuous Improvement
Knowledge / Skills:
* Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline. Chartered status within recognisable professional institutes is desirable (CEng).
* Minimum 10 years' experience in nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated industries.
* Knowledge of nuclear power stations design.
* Knowledge of engineering processes, procedures, and operational requirements.
* Broad, applied experience in mechanical, piping, structural and civil engineering, with proven ability to understand and apply the principles of process, electrical and C&I systems.
* Demonstrated ability to integrate multidisciplinary inputs into coherent engineering solutions.
* Configuration management principles and lifecycle information control within engineering projects.
* In-depth understanding of nuclear safety culture, codes, standards (e.g. ASME III / VIII / B31.3, RCC-M, EN, ISO 19443) and regulatory frameworks (ONR, IAEA).
* Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work autonomously, take responsibility, and be accountable for outcomes.
* Excellent communication skills with ability to engage effectively with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
* Leadership skills.
* Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to set, achieve and maintain high standards of safety and quality.
* Quality requirements for the use of engineering software.
* Understanding of engineering supply chain management and contract administration in a nuclear context.
(level)
* English fluent
* Additional desirable
Security Clearance:
* The role requires the appropriate level of UK security clearance for work at Sizewell B
Work Environment:
* The role is primarily based at the Sizewell B site, with occasional travel to other Framatome or client locations as required.
* Flexible working arrangements may be considered, subject to project needs and site requirements.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
* 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
* Individual and family private health care
* Dental insurance for employees
* Cashplan - Level 2 cover
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Employee assistance programme (EAP)
* Income Protection
* Professional Body Membership
* Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Babbel - learn a new
* Generous family leave - Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay
Job location
United Kingdom
Job location (site)
Sizewell (UK)
Travel
50%
Job family
Standard
Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required
Bachelor
Minimum level of experience required
Experienced
Employment level
Non cadre
Additional information
Background checking required: Non
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