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Principal Nuclear Engineer

Posted: 11/11/26
Recruiter:Redline Group Ltd
Reference:3216433111
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:Competitive
Location:Eckington, Derbyshire
Description:

Principal Nuclear Engineer - Control Systems & Automation Sheffield

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Redline Group is recruiting for an experienced Principal Nuclear Engineer in Sheffield to join an established engineering and systems integration business. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional to take technical ownership of complex control systems and automation projects within the nuclear and highly regulated engineering sectors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, overseeing the design, development and integration of advanced control systems, and ensuring successful project delivery from initial concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical design, development and integration of control systems for nuclear and safety-critical applications.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teams based in Sheffield.
  • Oversee PLC, SCADA, HMI and associated control system hardware and software development.
  • Manage engineering activities throughout the full project lifecycle, including design, testing, integration and commissioning.
  • Ensure engineering solutions comply with relevant nuclear industry standards, safety requirements and quality procedures.
  • Support project planning, resource allocation, technical risk management and budget control.
  • Work closely with customers, stakeholders and internal delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Mentor and develop engineers, promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Strong background in control systems engineering, industrial automation or systems integration.
  • Previous experience within the nuclear industry or another highly regulated, safety-critical engineering environment.
  • Proven experience leading technical engineering teams and delivering complex engineering projects.
  • Good understanding of PLC, SCADA, HMI and associated control system technologies.
  • Experience managing engineering design, verification, validation and commissioning activities.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering quality standards, technical documentation and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Extensive relevant engineering experience, including senior technical responsibilities.

What's on Offer?

  • Permanent Principal Nuclear Engineer position based in Sheffield.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Exposure to technically challenging nuclear engineering projects.
  • Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.
  • Opportunity to influence technical strategy and lead engineering delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Nuclear Engineer, Lead Control Systems Engineer or Senior Automation Engineer seeking a technically influential leadership position in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, within a growing engineering organisation.

Apply now or contact Kieran Pratt at Redline Group for a confidential discussion about this Principal Nuclear Engineer opportunity in Sheffield. Via (url removed) or (phone number removed) Quoting Ref KDP1072

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