Nuclear Engineer

Frazer-Nash Consultancy Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in nuclear engineering is seeking a Nuclear Engineer to support the design, operation, and maintenance of nuclear facilities across the UK. This entry-level role emphasizes skills in communication and organizational abilities while providing competitive salary and flexible working options. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and some experience in the nuclear sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

25 days holiday plus opportunity to buy 5 more

Enhanced parental benefits

Company pension scheme

Targeted professional development

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of civil nuclear or defense nuclear infrastructure experience required.
• Willingness to travel and spend time on client sites.

Responsibilities

• Support UK’s operating fleet of nuclear reactors.
• Develop safety cases for civil and defense nuclear facilities.
• Conduct periodic reviews of safety of nuclear facilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work autonomously

Desire to develop in nuclear

Education

Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry

Job description

Job Title

Nuclear Engineer

Salary

£35,000 to £50,000 per annum depending on experience

Locations

Bristol, Gloucester, Glasgow, Leatherhead, Burton or Manchester

Working Pattern

Flexible hybrid working pattern, with time split between office, client sites and working from home.

Closing Date

31st December 2025 (early application encouraged)

Company Overview

At Frazer‑Nash we deliver high‑quality advanced skills and services to provide innovative engineering solutions to our clients. One of our key markets is the nuclear industry, within which we seek to apply our skills to solve complex problems and make lives safe, secure, sustainable and affordable. It’s an exciting time to work in this industry and we are involved in many projects across the whole lifecycle of various nuclear facilities.

Responsibilities

Your role will encompass applying your skills to a range of projects for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, defueling and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. You’ll need to be an effective communicator and enthusiastic about taking on challenging problems, keen to develop your skills and continue to hone what you can offer our clients. You'll work through the entire project lifecycle – from identifying opportunities and creating winning bids, to efficient project management and delivery, all the way to the seamless closure of projects.

• Support to the UK’s operating fleet of nuclear reactors, keeping them operating or preparing for defueling and decommissioning.
• Supporting the next generation of nuclear reactors – SMRs and AMRs.
• A variety of decommissioning and waste management projects at Sellafield, Dounreay, NRS sites and the rest of the NDA estate, or involvement in the development of the UK Geological Disposal Facility.
• Developing safety cases in support of our civil and defence nuclear facility clients, including nuclear production, fuel handling and transport, facility operations safety and decommissioning.
• Supporting the UK fusion program.
• Support to the current and future UK submarine fleet.
• Conducting periodic review of safety of nuclear facilities.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or Master’s Degree in an Engineering discipline, Physics or Chemistry (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable 2‑4 years of civil nuclear or defence nuclear infrastructure experience.
• Ability to operate autonomously or as part of a team.
• Solid communication and organisational skills.
• A desire to develop and grow capabilities in nuclear.
• A willingness to travel and spend time on client sites.

Desirable Requirements

• Project Management: a basic understanding of what is required to manage and deliver a project.
• Regulatory Compliance: awareness of local, national, and international regulations governing nuclear sites.
• Systems Engineering: understanding of integrating various engineering disciplines to ensure comprehensive solutions.
• Safety Case: awareness of nuclear Safety Cases and how they are produced or modified.
• Nuclear Engineering: an awareness of nuclear physics, reactor operations, and fuel management.
• Radiological Safety: awareness of radiological protection and legal obligations to protect workers, the environment and the public.
• Environmental Engineering: basic skills in assessing and mitigating environmental impacts, including waste management, exotic wastes and site remediation.

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer‑Nash Consultancy undertakes, candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
• Happy to talk flexible working.
• Enhanced parental benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• Targeted professional development.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

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