Trainee Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Are you looking to build a career in engineering where you can contribute to complex, high-impact projects from day one? Do you want to be part of a team that delivers real-world solutions in a highly regulated environment, with clear opportunities to learn, grow and progress into a Project Engineer role? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join a skilled and collaborative team at the forefront of nuclear decommissioning. Based at Dungeness A, you’ll join a multidisciplinary Project Engineering Team responsible for delivering construction, de-planting and demolition solutions that enable critical site programmes to move forward safely and efficiently.

Supporting a high-priority Boilers and Ancillary Plant Removal workstream, you’ll gain hands-on experience while being supported through a structured personal development plan designed to accelerate your progression and expand your engineering capability.

What Will You Be Doing

• Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll play an active role in delivering engineering solutions that support major site activities.
• You’ll contribute to technical analysis, problem-solving and the preparation of engineering documentation, while ensuring that all work is delivered in line with strict safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• This is a role where you’ll be encouraged to learn, take ownership within your capability, and continuously develop your technical expertise.
• You’ll also be involved in supporting plant modifications, maintaining engineering records, and contributing to project delivery activities, all within a collaborative and safety-focused environment.

Who Are We Looking For

• You’re an enthusiastic and driven individual with a genuine interest in engineering and a desire to develop your career within a complex, highly regulated environment.
• You bring a solid academic foundation ideally a degree or at minimum an HNC in an engineering or science discipline and are eager to apply your knowledge in a practical, site-based role.
• Just as importantly, you’re someone who takes initiative, embraces learning opportunities, and works well as part of a team.
• You’ll be confident in your ability to communicate, solve problems within your level of responsibility, and deliver work to a high standard.
• While previous experience in industrial, nuclear or project environments isn’t essential, any exposure to these areas will be highly valued, particularly an understanding of engineering standards, safety practices and project delivery.

Requirements

• A degree (or minimum HNC) in engineering or a science-based discipline.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with the drive to learn, develop and progress within an engineering role.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering work that meets safety and quality expectations.
• The ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively and contribute to team and project objectives.

We offer a wide range of benefits – discover them all on our Careers website. To learn more about NRS and the work we do, we invite you to explore our organisation by visiting Nuclear Restoration Services - GOV.UK. 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. 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.