Job type
TemporaryLocation
ReadingWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
NuclearIndustry
EngineeringPay
Market Rates
Engineering Manager/ Project Engineer / DV or SC Cleared / Excellent Rates
Your new company
Our client is a leading Engineering Consultancy working across Nuclear, Defence and Mission critical sectors.
Your new roleWe are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager / Project Engineer to lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary facility design projects. This role is critical in ensuring engineering requirements are met and that design solutions are safe, licensable, and aligned with project objectives.
You will act as the lead engineering representative, responsible for quality, safety, value for money, and schedule adherence across the project lifecycle—from concept through to handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engineering delivery for assigned projects, acting as the primary point of contact for all engineering matters
- Ensure engineering requirements are appropriate and advise senior stakeholders accordingly
- Deliver integrated facility designs with supporting safety documentation
- Maintain design intent and configuration throughout the project lifecycle
- Oversee internal and external engineering resources, ensuring competency and compliance
- Support hazard studies (e.g. HAZOP), SIL, and LOPA assessments
- Provide technical specifications, briefs, and manage design packages
- Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and nuclear site licence conditions (LC19, LC20, LC22)
What you'll need to succeed
- HNC/HND or degree in engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience delivering cross-discipline design in a regulated environment
- Strong understanding of configuration control and change management
- Experience managing both in-house and external design teams
- Familiarity with engineered plant and systems in areas such as:
- Process/production equipment
- Building services
- Utilities and distribution systems
- Experience across the full project lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, commissioning
- Knowledge of CDM regulations and ability to act as Principal Designer
- Experience working under nuclear site licence conditions
- Eligibility for UK security clearance
What you'll get in return
- Long-term contract with a high-profile project
- Flexible 9-day working pattern
- Opportunity to work in a secure, highly regulated environment
- Competitive market rate
- Collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
