Job Title: Nuclear Project Engineer
Location: Bristol/Southwest
Salary: Competitive + fantastic benefits including enhanced maternity/ paternity and sick pay
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer with a mechanical background, specialising in welding and bringing experience working with pressure equipment.
This role will support multiple projects within their UK wide project portfolio which includes existing generation, nuclear de-fuelling, nuclear new build, nuclear decommissioning and/or nuclear defence. A background in the nuclear environment is a bonus but not essential.
Responsibilities will include:
* This role will support multiple projects within their UK wide project portfolio which may include existing generation, nuclear de-fueling, nuclear new build, nuclear decommissioning and/or Nuclear defence.
* Provide Engineering input into Conformity Assessment, safety case verification and Inspection activities in the Nuclear domain (and when requested in other energy domains incl wind projects)
* Defining standard inspection processes and procedures
* Produce and/or approve procedures and technical specifications.
* Contribute to production of Project Execution Plan and quality manuals where required
* You will play a central technical role within project delivery and therefore will need to have good communication & technical management skills
* Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with both internal and external Customers and liaising with customers/manufacturer’s to understand their requirements/expectations
* Drive continuous improvements within the department
* Ensure project are delivered in line with applicable accreditations
Experience & Skills Required:
* Have an excellent working knowledge of manufacturing techniques, and welding procedure development & review in a highly regulated industry.
* Extensive knowledge and experience in at least one of the following areas:
* Inspection
* Design verification
* Welding
* NDT
* Nuclear Safety
* Pressure Vessels / PSSR
* Have experience of managing a range of stakeholders and will be able to demonstrate a successful track record of influencing and negotiating, particularly in technical discussions.
* Have excellent technical writing and communication skills.
* Good working knowledge of nuclear quality requirements (or other highly regulated industry)
* Good working knowledge and application of ISO 9001
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact with staff at all levels and with other technical disciplines
Qualifications Required:
* A relevant engineering degree or equivalent
What’s in it for me?
Our client offers both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career.
Core benefits include:
* 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
* Private medical
* Life assurance
* Professional membership subscription
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
* Employee Assistance Programme and up to
* Paid volunteering
Flexible benefits include:
Electric Car Scheme
Cycle to Work
Tech scheme
Travel insurance
Dental insurance
Gym and retail discounts
option to buy and sell holiday
Give As You Earn scheme