Senior Engineer C&I (246​/26

Senior Engineer C&I (246/26)

We are recruiting within the Fuel Cycle Area (FCA) Engineering team for a Senior Engineer Control & Instrumentation (C&I). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to take a leading role in delivering high quality engineering solutions that support Dounreay's decommissioning mission. You will provide engineering oversight, governance and strategic direction, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest professional standards while influencing the future development of engineering capability across the organisation.

• Shape and implement engineering strategies, safety case delivery plans and technical governance arrangements that support safe and effective project delivery.
• Work closely with regulators, stakeholders, contractors and multidisciplinary teams, providing expert technical guidance, approving engineering solutions and maintaining Design Authority arrangements to ensure robust decision‑making and regulatory compliance.
• Play a key role in developing engineering capability, managing resources, supporting project approvals and guiding engineering teams to deliver fit‑for‑purpose design and safety solutions aligned with site objectives.
• Develop and deliver engineering, safety case and technical governance strategies across a portfolio of projects.
• Provide technical assurance and approval of engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legislative and quality requirements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with regulators, stakeholders, contractors and internal teams to support successful project outcomes.
• Manage engineering resources, technical capability and line management responsibilities to ensure the effective delivery of engineering objectives.

• Degree qualified in Engineering (or equivalent) and possess comprehensive C&I engineering experience, gained within a complex technical environment.
• Strong track record of supporting projects throughout the full lifecycle, from design and manufacture through to installation and commissioning, ideally within the nuclear sector or another highly regulated industry.
• Confidence in influencing stakeholders, building strong working relationships and providing clear technical direction to multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organisational skills and technical expertise, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to safety, compliance and engineering excellence.
• Post specific capability analysis assessment.

We are looking to hold interviews week commencing Monday 17 August 2026. The 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.

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