Nuclear Project Engineer
Location: Dungeness
Contract: 2-Year Contract
Working Pattern: Onsite, 4-Day Working Week
Salary / Rate: Inside IR35 - £51 per hour to umbrella
Security Clearance: BPSS Required
We are recruiting for an experienced Nuclear Project Engineer to join a major project based in Dungeness on a 2-year contract. This role requires proven experience within the nuclear sector, working in a disciplined engineering environment on industrial plant.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering engineering solutions within a highly regulated environment, supporting projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.
The Role
As Nuclear Project Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying project requirements, developing engineering solutions, and ensuring technical delivery aligns with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
You will contribute to the full project lifecycle, including design development, safety case input, construction oversight, commissioning, and final handover to operations.
Key Responsibilities
Identify functional requirements and stakeholder needs for assigned projects
Contribute to the Project Execution Plan, including design, safety case, and commissioning strategies
Support optioneering and concept design development
Develop fit-for-purpose engineering solutions
Produce and approve technical specifications
Manage detailed design activities in line with design authority standards
Prepare modification proposals and act as Nominated Responsible Engineer (NRE) where appointed
Review and technically assess contractor method statements and risk assessments
Provide technical supervision of construction and deconstruction activities
Approve as-built documentation and manage configuration control
Specify and supervise commissioning and/or decommissioning activities
Manage handover to operations, ensuring full documentation and training provision
Conduct event reviews and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement
Ensure full compliance with Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality standards
Essential Requirements
Proven experience within the nuclear sector (essential)
HNC, Degree, or NQF Level 5/6 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Experience in a disciplined engineering role on industrial plant
Nuclear and/or conventional project engineering experience
Understanding of relevant company and national engineering standards
Candidate must hold or be willing to obtain Triple Bar status (training costs covered by client)
Desirable
Knowledge of Safety Rules and risk assessment methodology
Understanding of Site Licence Conditions and Quality Management Systems
Working knowledge of CDM Designer role
Contract management and project delivery experience
Membership of a relevant Engineering Institution
Chartered status advantageous
Additional Requirements
Candidate must fund and complete Drugs & Alcohol testing and DBS check prior to starting (costs not reimbursed)
Must be eligible to work within a high-security regulated environment