Project Engineer

Take your project engineering career to the next level by delivering high-impact projects within one of the UK's most critical and future-focused industries.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer (Electrical) to join a major nuclear programme, supporting the safe and successful delivery of essential infrastructure projects. Working within a highly regulated environment, you'll collaborate with experienced professionals, develop your technical and leadership capabilities, and gain exposure to complex, large-scale projects that offer genuine long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of assigned electrical engineering project activities to agreed safety, quality, cost and schedule targets.
• Support the development and implementation of project execution strategies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client teams and key stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance and support the achievement of delivery objectives.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear industry standards, policies and procedures.
• Facilitate effective communication across technical and non-technical teams.
• Contribute to project planning, risk management and decision-making activities.
• Support supplier engagement and coordination throughout project delivery.
• Promote a strong safety culture within all project activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation, or High Voltage engineering.
• Experience delivering projects within complex, highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle from design through to commissioning.
• SMSTS qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Experience with planning, estimating, cost control and commercial management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience within nuclear, power generation or other safety-critical industries is advantageous.

What's in it for you?

The Nuclear Energy sector offers a unique opportunity to work on projects that make a lasting impact on the UK's energy future. With significant investment across the industry, professionals benefit from long-term career stability, access to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to contribute to sustainable, low-carbon energy generation. This is an environment where technical expertise is highly valued, professional development is encouraged, and ambitious individuals can build rewarding, long-term careers.

• Excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement.
• Competitive salary and strong benefits package.
• Exposure to large-scale, nationally significant projects.
• Ongoing training and professional development support.
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced industry experts.
• Access to innovative technologies and engineering solutions.
• Long-term job security within a growing sector.
• Support towards professional accreditation and career goals.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the UK's energy future.

Company Overview

Our Client is a globally recognised engineering and technology organisation delivering complex solutions across critical infrastructure, energy, science and sustainability programmes. Renowned for technical excellence, innovation and a collaborative culture, they provide their people with the opportunity to work on challenging projects that create real-world impact. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, continuous learning and long-term career development.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Project Engineer looking to develop your career within the Nuclear Energy sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply directly today.