Nuclear Engineer
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nuclear Engineer
Salary range: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum depending on experience
Location: Glasgow, Bristol or Gloucester
Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home.
Closing Date is the 20th June 2025 but we encourage early applications
Are you motivated by the role of nuclear power in our energy system? Are you able to solve complex problems for nuclear facilities at all stages of their life, from new build to decommissioning? Are you motivated by contributing to the UK's Net Zero goal through nuclear energy solutions?
If this sounds like you and you want to join a thriving and established company with growth aspirations, then this is the job for you!
We are looking for Nuclear Engineers with experience of delivering Engineering projects within the nuclear sector. If you join us then you will have opportunity to work with a variety of clients in the UK nuclear sector to deliver projects supporting the current operational fleet, new build projects and safe decommissioning of legacy plants.
Key responsibilities for this role will include:
- Develop and deliver strategies to overcome a range of complex nuclear challenges.
- Produce high-quality technical documentation to meet the demands of our clients.
- Apply your knowledge and experience across a range of nuclear technologies.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship and training to colleagues and clients.
- Manage projects, ensuring they meet time, cost and quality expectations.
- Seek out new business opportunities and generate proposals and bids.
- Establish and develop enduring client relationships.
Examples of work being carried out by the team currently include:
- Developing the safety case for Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC).
- Designing containment systems for a UK Small Modular Reactor.
- Studying novel technologies for the disposal of Intermediate Level Solvent Waste for nuclear decommissioning client.
- Providing maintenance outage engineering support to Advanced Gas Reactors.
- Authoring safety case for installation of new safety systems on operational reactors.
- Developing R&D plans for novel technologies for developing nuclear applications.
- Project engineering support to front end engineering design of projects for Sizewell B.
Ready to contribute to the nuclear industry? Apply now and join us in advancing the future of nuclear energy in the UK!
Requirements:
- A degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or similar.
- Relevant background in the nuclear industry or similarly regulated environments
- Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations related to nuclear power
- Experience of design, delivery, commissioning or resolution of technical issues for systems on large engineering plants.
- Ability to provide technical support and troubleshoot issues related to nuclear systems and components
- Good awareness of the nuclear sector, operators
Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.
Benefits
We provide our people with a comprehensive benefits package that comprises:
- Happy To Talk Flexible Working
- Competitive salary
- 25 days' holiday entitlement
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Targeted professional development
- Life assurance
- Private healthcare membership
- Bonus scheme linked into company performance
- Paid membership fees to a professional institution
- Support in attaining professional membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Share purchase scheme
- Season rail ticket loan
