Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer Nuclear Power

Location: Heysham 2 Power Station, Morecambe
Salary: Competitive (with excellent benefits)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday Friday, On-Site

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Project Engineer looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in highly regulated environments and want to play a key role in delivering critical nuclear projects?

This is your chance to join a leading engineering team supporting the UK s nuclear power fleet. Working on-site at Heysham 2 Power Station, you ll be part of a collaborative and high-performing team, driving engineering excellence in one of the most vital industries.

Why Join?

This company puts its people first, offering outstanding career growth opportunities and a strong benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary + benefits
• Free single medical cover + digital GP service
• Enhanced parental leave pay & family-friendly policies
• Reimbursement for professional memberships & training
• Matched-funding for charitable donations & paid volunteering time

Your Role

As a Senior Project Engineer, you ll manage engineering documentation, contractor selection, feasibility studies, and compliance. You ll work on a variety of technical and construction projects at Heysham 2, a power station that has generated enough zero-carbon electricity to power Lancashire for 144 years!

Key Responsibilities:

• Producing and maintaining engineering documentation, quality plans, and technical specifications
• Managing technical queries and ensuring compliance with safety & regulatory standards
• Supporting contractor selection and contract placement
• Conducting technical appraisals, feasibility studies, and site surveys
• Leading technical reviews of contractor documents and drawings
• Preparing engineering changes and commissioning documents

What We re Looking For:

• Chartered Engineer or HND qualification
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification
• Experience managing construction projects under CDM
• Strong technical, organisational, and communication skills
• Power station/nuclear industry experience (preferred but not essential)

The Company Culture

This is more than just a job it s a place where people support, challenge, and inspire each other. The company champions inclusion and diversity, ensuring every employee feels valued. Whether you re looking for professional development, work-life balance, or a meaningful role in a growing industry, you ll find it here.

APPLY NOW Be part of something bigger and power the future of energy!