Project Engineer

Hear from the Hiring Manager

"The Hinkley Vault Retrieval Project is one of the largest design and build contracts placed within NRS's portfolio. It requires fitting large complex equipment into small spaces to enable retrieval and packaging of legacy wastes stored in site vaults. The technical complexity is immense, with the design incorporating:

• Mechanical handling of heavy packages to tight tolerances
• Remote handling and sorting techniques
• Significant C&I integration
• Direct assay measurements
• Ventilation of heavily alpha contaminated air environments
• Imparting large loads onto old structures.

As a Project Engineer, you'll be responsible for the technical delivery of the project, working collaboratively with contractors to undertake the detailed design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning work through to completion. The Project Engineer will also be required to interface with other projects within the Waste Projects Programme and the wider site delivery team.

Role will be initially based in the NRS Hub Bristol, but with requirement for regular travel to HPA site and supplier's works. The role location will evolve to be more site focussed as the project advances.

Ideally, you'll have experience of delivering in a highly regulated sector as the nuclear industry has specific regulations, however, there will be training and support for applicants to assist in understanding these requirements. At its core, decommissioning is about delivering good technical solutions to complex multi-dimensional projects through sound engineering judgement and proactive teamworking.

Contractual working hours are Monday - Thursday, 07.25 - 17.00. Perfect for someone looking for a four-day working week.

Key Deliverables

• Identify project functional requirements and stakeholder needs for assigned project. Monitor the evidencing of project technical requirements through the design development.
• Oversee production of contractor deliverables to ensure NRS requirements are met and configuration control maintained.
• Attendance and input into design reviews & safety studies.
• Develop concept design and fit for purpose engineering solutions for NRS scope.
• Manage detailed design activities in accordance with design authority standards, and CDM regulations.
• Prepare modification proposals as required and act as a Nominated Responsible Engineer (NRE) for plant modifications.
• Provide technical supervision of commissioning and/or decommissioning.
• Support development of training packages for future plant operation and maintenance teams.
• Manage the end of project hand over process to systems/operations ensuring that all drawings, instructions and training have been supplied as required.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the CDM Regulation requirements on designers which impact on safety, temporary works the environment and future safe decommissioning engineering solutions.
• Maintain site configuration control of appropriate documentation & drawings throughout project lifecycle.
• Comply with all Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments and support the continuous improvement of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality on Site.
• Review of on-site and off-site events and root cause analysis to promote continued learning and improved working practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC, Engineering Degree or National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 4 as a minimum (essential).
• Experience in a practising disciplined Engineering role (Mechanical, Electrical, C & I or Civil) on industrial plant (essential).
• Nuclear and/or conventional project engineering experience (essential).
• Understanding of relevant Company and/or national engineering standards (essential).
• Working knowledge of the Safety Rules and working knowledge of risk assessment methodology (desirable).
• Understanding of relevant Site Licence and Quality Management System requirements (desirable).Working knowledge of CDM Designer role (desirable).