Project Engineer
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Hinkley Point, Bridgwater | 18-Month Contract | Nuclear Sector
Are you an experienced Project Engineer with a background in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering and experience working within highly regulated industrial environments?
We are seeking a Project Engineer to join a major nuclear programme at Hinkley Point Site. This is an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of complex engineering projects while contributing to one of the UKs most significant programmes.
Location & Contract Details
- Location: Hinkley Point Site, Bridgwater
- Duration: 18 Months
- Working Pattern: Full-time, 4-day week (Monday to Thursday)
- Remote Working: None. Site-based role only
- IR35 Status: Inside IR35
- Security Clearance: BPSS required
- Umbrella Rate: £40.43 per hour
The Role
As a Project Engineer, you will support the delivery of engineering projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring safe, compliant, and effective implementation of engineering solutions within a nuclear environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying project requirements and stakeholder needs
- Supporting the development of Project Execution Plans
- Producing concept designs and engineering solutions
- Preparing and reviewing technical specifications
- Managing detailed design activities
- Reviewing contractor documentation, risk assessments, and method statements
- Providing technical oversight of construction and deconstruction activities
- Supporting commissioning and decommissioning activities
- Approving as-built documentation
- Managing handover to operations and maintaining configuration control
- Liaising with engineers, designers, and key stakeholders throughout project delivery
- Supporting continuous improvement in safety, quality, and operational performance
Essential Requirements
- HNC, Degree, or equivalent Level 5/6 Engineering qualification
- Minimum 5 years engineering experience
- Experience within a practising engineering role (Mechanical, Civil, or Structural)
- Project engineering experience within nuclear and/or industrial environments
- Knowledge of relevant engineering standards and regulations
- Ability to manage technical interfaces across multidisciplinary project teams
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of CDM Designer responsibilities
- Contract management experience
- Project delivery experience
- Understanding of Safety Rules and risk assessment methodologies
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Site Licence requirements
- Membership of a recognised engineering institution
Please note that relocation, remote working, hybrid working, and rate flexibility are not available for this position.
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If you have demonstrable project engineering experience within nuclear, infrastructure, energy, defence, or other highly regulated environments and are looking for your next long-term contract opportunity, we would like to hear from you
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