Principal Process Engineer - Nuclear

Job Description

Principal Process Engineer – Lead process design and delivery for UK‑based nuclear projects, spanning client consultancy to engineering design, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Review key process engineering deliverables as part of a multidisciplinary team, including:

• Process Descriptions
• Basis of Design
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Process & Instrumentation Diagrams
• Process & Instrument Data Sheets & Schedules
• Underpinning Design Calculations
• Material and Enthalpy Balances
• Design Justification Reports

Lead all aspects of process design, including:

• Key deliverables listed above, and their delegation as required
• Ensuring that the process design satisfies the project requirements and overall scope
• Ensuring that the process design complies with health and safety standards by utilising a Safety in Design approach
• Project programme development
• Managing project workload amongst the Process Team
• Liaising with other engineering disciplines to ensure a fully integrated multidisciplinary design
• Communication of design development in project meetings and reporting documentation

Additional tasks:

• Development of the Process Team via training, guidance and reviewing of work
• Responsible as a ‘Designer’ under the CDM 2015 regulations
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving and ability to apply ‘Engineering Fit for Purpose Judgement’ where appropriate
• Support the Process Team growth through identifying work opportunities and assisting with recruitment activities
• Manage contractors and build a working relationship with Delivery Partners
• Staying abreast of technical and commercial developments in the nuclear industry

• Chartered Member with the IChemE or equivalent
• At least 10 years of experience working as a Process Engineer or equivalent in aspects of design in the nuclear industry
• Demonstrable experience of the following:
• Awareness and implementation of Health and Safety processes, regulations and standards
• Successfully leading the delivery of process engineering work packages
• Leading a team
• Mentoring of other Process Engineers
• Supporting bids
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards
• Working knowledge of different forms of contract, in particular NEC
• Able to meet the requirements for security clearance in the UK
• Full UK driving licence

The offer of employment is conditional upon the candidate’s ability to meet UK security clearance requirements.

• Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful nuclear projects
• Work alongside industry‑leading professionals and thought leaders
• Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to progress in this role in line with your professional development, the growth of the team and the success and growth of our Nuclear business
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Enjoy the flexibility to work in a way that fits your lifestyle while supporting a healthy work–life balance

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.