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Nuclear Project Engineer

Posted: 20/06/25
Recruiter:VGS Recruitment Services
Reference:2967940109
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£57,500 - £62,500 Annual Excellent Benefits
Location:Bristol
Description:

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.

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