Principal Process Engineer - Nuclear

Overview

As Principal Process Engineer in the UK nuclear team, you will lead multidisciplinary process design across client engagements, from bid support to delivery, ensuring safety, quality and environmental care. You’ll shape fit-for-purpose designs, coordinate with other disciplines, and mentor the Process Team to grow capabilities. The role offers exposure to decommissioning projects and safety-case support within a collaborative, inclusive culture. You will contribute to sustainable nuclear delivery and value for communities.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• competitive salary and benefits
• flexible working

Responsibilities

• Review and lead key process engineering deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, basis of design, mass balances, design justification reports)
• Lead all aspects of process design, allocate tasks, and ensure alignment with project scope and requirements
• Ensure safety compliance via Safety in Design and health and safety standards
• Develop project programmes and manage workload within the Process Team
• Coordinate with other disciplines for integrated design and communicate development in meetings
• Develop and coach the Process Team through training, guidance, and review of work
• Support Safety Case development with engineering substantiation
• Identify opportunities for work and assist with recruitment activities
• Manage Contractors and build relationships with Delivery Partners
• Stay updated on technical and commercial developments in the nuclear industry

Key requirements

• Chartered Member with IChemE or equivalent
• At least 10 years experience as a Process Engineer in nuclear design
• Experience delivering process engineering work packages
• Leadership and mentoring of engineers
• Bid support and delivery schedule development
• Knowledge of regulations and standards; NEC contracts knowledge
• UK security clearance eligibility and full UK driving license
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Communication
• Health and safety processes and standards
• Safety in Design approach
• Process Descriptions and PFDs/P&IDs

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