About the role

Are you an experienced Electrical Project Engineer ready to take the lead on complex engineering challenges in a highly regulated environment? This is an opportunity to shape essential decommissioning work at Dungeness and play a key role in delivering safe, practical, and forward‑looking engineering solutions.

You'll be joining NRS at an exciting time as we continue our mission to safely manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy. Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, responsible for decommissioning the UK’s first‑generation nuclear power stations and research sites, as well as electricity generation at Maentwrog hydro plant.

As Senior Project Engineer (Electrical), you’ll support a high‑priority programme focused on boiler and ancillary plant removal. You’ll bring structure, energy, and technical depth to a busy schedule, working closely with engineers across multiple disciplines to keep delivery safe, efficient, and aligned with regulatory and design standards.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you’ll take ownership of engineering delivery across a major decommissioning workstream—shaping early concepts, developing practical solutions, and guiding activities across the full project lifecycle. You’ll be the link between design, construction/deconstruction, commissioning, and operations, ensuring everything is fit for purpose and meets safety, quality, and regulatory expectations.

You’ll work with a wide range of stakeholders including system engineers, contractors, and internal specialists. Your judgment will help keep the project moving, whether you’re managing design activities, reviewing technical documentation, or supporting construction and commissioning activities on site.

Key areas include:

• Managing engineering input, from concept through to detailed design and technical specifications.
• Acting as Nominated Responsible Engineer for plant modifications and overseeing technical assessments.
• Providing technical supervision to ensure construction, deconstruction, and commissioning work matches design intent.
• Supporting safe, compliant delivery by maintaining configuration control and contributing to continuous improvement.

Who are we looking for?

You’ll be someone who enjoys problem‑solving, thrives in a regulated environment, and can balance technical depth with practical delivery. You’ll be comfortable leading engineering decision‑making, steering multi‑discipline teams, and keeping work on track against challenging schedules. A collaborative style and clear communication will be key—you’ll be working with people across the site, and your input will make a real difference to how effectively the project progresses.

To succeed, you’ll need an HNC, Engineering Degree or equivalent NQF Level 5/6 qualification, along with strong project engineering experience in either nuclear or another highly regulated sector. You’ll bring a solid understanding of engineering standards and risk‑based decision‑making, and ideally you’ll also be familiar with CDM requirements, site licence conditions, and quality management systems.

We’re particularly interested in people who can:

• Bring significant experience in project engineering within complex or regulated environments.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of engineering standards and safety rules.
• Apply sound judgement when reviewing designs, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
• Contribute confidently to safe project delivery across the full lifecycle.

If you're ready for a role with real purpose and the chance to support a nationally important mission, we'd love to hear from you.