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System Engineer (Control & Instrumentation)
Are you looking for a role where your engineering decisions genuinely shape long term safety and reliability? This position offers exactly that, giving you real ownership of systems that keep a highly regulated site running smoothly.
You will join a team that covers Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and C&I engineering, all working together to support safe operations. Your focus will be on C&I led systems, taking responsibility for maintenance planning, system health, and future investment decisions that ensure these assets continue to perform as required.
What will you be doing
You will take ownership of a portfolio of systems, from plant instrumentation to health physics equipment and site wide communications. You will analyse their current condition, understand performance trends, and make informed recommendations that balance operational needs with long term engineering priorities.
Alongside this, you will help ensure the right maintenance routines, materials and documentation are in place so teams can work safely and effectively. Your insight will directly support ongoing operations, upgrades and project work across the site.
Key parts of the role:
• Leading the strategy, planning and ongoing care of your assigned systems
• Defining maintenance, spares and documentation requirements to meet compliance
• Making investment recommendations supported by evidence and system data
• Providing technical support to teams and carrying out routine system walkdowns
Who are we looking for
You will be someone who enjoys combining technical knowledge with structured planning. You can interpret drawings, assess risk, and translate engineering principles into practical action. Most importantly, you are comfortable taking ownership of your work and communicating clearly with colleagues across different engineering disciplines.
You will already hold a relevant engineering qualification at HNC level or above and have the ability to work within formal processes and safety frameworks. Experience of regulated industries, CDM or Safe Systems of Work is helpful but not essential. You do not need previous nuclear experience as full training will be provided.
You will bring:
• A relevant engineering qualification (HNC, degree or equivalent)
• The ability to read and work from technical drawings
• Clear communication and a practical, structured approach to engineering
• Ideally, professional membership or familiarity with regulated environments
Some reasons we think you'll love it here
For more information, please see our Candidate Pack.
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.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible