At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering projects in the nuclear sector, ensuring safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join NUVIA, a global leader in nuclear engineering with a strong legacy.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career growth, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in nuclear safety while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering, 5+ years in nuclear, and leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
Main Purpose of Job: Definition and distribution of the scope of work to ensure that all work is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality. Delivery of all design and engineering to meet the requirements of Design Reviews and HAZOPs within Project procedures. Supervision of less experienced engineering employees, engineering resource management and interviews.
Position in Organisation:
- Reporting to Principal Engineers with ultimate line management responsibilities being with the Chief Engineer within your discipline
- Normally supervises a design or project team of up to 5 engineering staff, although the team may be supplemented by staff from elsewhere.
- Responsible for the allocation of work and managing quality, progress and cost of the work carried out within the project
- Responsible for managing project subcontracts
- Regularly interacts with clients and managers of other engineering disciplines
- Responsible for communications within project team
Key Accountabilities:
- Design, Specification, Procurement, Supply/Manufacture Liaison, Installation, Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Operator Training in Nuclear Engineering Projects
- Checking and approval of project deliverables
- Liaison with other disciplines
- Technical Consultancy
- Project Management including quality, progress and cost control including documentation
- Sales Support and Customer care
- Manage Contractors and Sub Contractors, Staff Development
- Manage safety by developing and reinforcing the safety culture, compliance with safety regulations (eg. CDM and CE marking), and the application of safety systems
- Compliance with statutory regulations
Experience and attributes required for the role:
Essential:
- Degree qualified in a relevant technical / engineering discipline or demonstrable experience
- A full UK driver’s licence
- Working towards Chartered Engineer status
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Nuclear industry
- Understanding of design requirements to support nuclear safety cases
- Experience of managing sub-contracts
- Knowledge of safety regulations including CDM
- Experience of checking design documentation including drawings and supporting calculations
- Experience and/or ability of leading a technical team within a professional project delivery environment
- Organisation & Collaborations skills
- Demonstrable expertise in working to tight deadlines
Desirable:
- Chartered Engineer and candidates nearing chartership are preferred. Membership to appropriate institutions is preferred e.g. IET
- EC&I design integration with control systems (PLC/SCADA) would be advantageous.
- Experience of Design Substantiation to support safety cases including assessment of new and existing systems.
- Additional experience obtained within the Defence sector would be advantageous.
Principal EC&I Engineer in Milton Keynes employer: NUVIA
NUVIA is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where experienced professionals mentor less experienced consultants. With a hybrid working model, competitive benefits such as a private medical scheme, share scheme, and generous annual leave, NUVIA fosters a rewarding environment for those passionate about safety in the nuclear sector.
