Principal Nuclear Engineer - Control Systems & Automation | Sheffield
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Redline Group is recruiting for an experienced Principal Nuclear Engineer in Sheffield to join an established engineering and systems integration business.This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional to take technical ownership of complex control systems and automation projects within the nuclear and highly regulated engineering sectors.
The successful candidate will play a key role in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, overseeing the design, development and integration of advanced control systems, and ensuring successful project delivery from initial concept through to commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical design, development and integration of control systems for nuclear and safety-critical applications.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teams based in Sheffield.
- Oversee PLC, SCADA, HMI and associated control system hardware and software development.
- Manage engineering activities throughout the full project lifecycle, including design, testing, integration and commissioning.
- Ensure engineering solutions comply with relevant nuclear industry standards, safety requirements and quality procedures.
- Support project planning, resource allocation, technical risk management and budget control.
- Work closely with customers, stakeholders and internal delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Mentor and develop engineers, promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience Required
- Strong background in control systems engineering, industrial automation or systems integration.
- Previous experience within the nuclear industry or another highly regulated, safety-critical engineering environment.
- Proven experience leading technical engineering teams and delivering complex engineering projects.
- Good understanding of PLC, SCADA, HMI and associated control system technologies.
- Experience managing engineering design, verification, validation and commissioning activities.
- Strong knowledge of engineering quality standards, technical documentation and compliance requirements.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Extensive relevant engineering experience, including senior technical responsibilities.
What's on Offer?
- Permanent Principal Nuclear Engineer position based in Sheffield.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Exposure to technically challenging nuclear engineering projects.
- Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.
- Opportunity to influence technical strategy and lead engineering delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Nuclear Engineer, Lead Control Systems Engineer or Senior Automation Engineer seeking a technically influential leadership position in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, within a growing engineering organisation.
Principal Nuclear Engineer in Sheffield employer: Redline Group
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