Project Engineer

About the role

Project Engineer (BR-139)

Hear from the Hiring Manager

“This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and delivery of projects at Sizewell A, delivering the site into a safe and secure end state.

We are looking for Project Engineers (Mech/Elec/C&I/Process) to lead in the development of robust technical solutions, from concept, though the commissioning phases into routine operations and beyond.”

Key Deliverables

• Provide suitable engineering solutions for complex projects.
• Identify project functional requirements and stakeholder needs for assigned projects.
• Contribute to project documentation including design, safety case and commissioning strategies.
• Develop concept designs and fit for purpose engineering solutions for projects.
• Produce and/or approve project technical specifications.
• Manage detailed design activities in accordance with design authority standards.
• Carry out technical assessment/approval of contractors work instruction/method statements/risk assessments.
• Provide technical supervision of construction/deconstruction activities to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Specify and provide technical supervision of commissioning and/or decommissioning.
• Manage handover to systems/operations ensuring that all drawings, instructions and training have been supplied as required.

Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge

• Appropriate HNC, (NQF Level 5); preferably degree level (NQF Level 6) or working towards (Essential).
• Significant experience in practising disciplined Engineering role on industrial plant (Essential).
• Experience of fulfilling the CDM Designer role (Essential).
• Knowledge/Experience in commissioning of industrial plant (Desirable).
• Knowledge/Experience in Contract Management (Desirable).
• Experience of nuclear and/or conventional project engineering (Essential).

• Understanding of relevant Company and/or national engineering standards (Essential).

• The candidate must be a proactive individual with a proven record of delivering in a project team.

SQEP for Role

• Successful candidates will be required to hold Authorisations commensurate with the role.

Health & Safety Risks

• No specific hazards.

Benefits Package

• Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) staff should refer to the document titled “Spot Point v Grade alignment” available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
• Flexible working – where possible.
• The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year). This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year) , and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee’s annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers.
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Participation in our Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,750 per annum based on corporate objectives).
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App.
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
• We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS).

Please note:  All successful candidates will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks.  For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.  

At NRS, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.  We want to ensure you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested.  If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

*We offer flexibility on base location for multi-site roles and are happy to discuss flexible working options.