Nuclear Engineer

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

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Nuclear Engineer to support operations and projects in the nuclear sector. This entry-level role requires a degree in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry, along with 2-4 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills and be willing to travel for client needs.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental benefits

Company pension scheme

Targeted professional development

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of civil nuclear or defence nuclear infrastructure experience.
• Desire to develop capabilities in nuclear.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Support the UK's operating fleet of nuclear reactors.
• Assist in decommissioning and waste management projects.
• Develop safety cases for nuclear facility clients.

Skills

Engineering experience

Safety case development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or Master’s in Engineering, Physics or Chemistry

Job description

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Job Details

Title: Nuclear Engineer

Salary range: £35,000 to £50,000 per annum depending on experience

Location: Bristol, Gloucester, Glasgow, Leatherhead, Burton or Manchester

Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home.

Closing date: 31st December 2025, early application encouraged.

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.

We are looking to grow our team with skilled individuals at the early stages of their career to develop our service delivery and increase our support to the nuclear market. We are looking for individuals with experience in engineering, decommissioning, safety case, nuclear operations or nuclear waste management and with a background in a STEM discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry or Physics.

Responsibilities

• 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

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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