Innovation Engineer - Nuclear Product Development

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke in Dartford, Kent, is seeking an Innovation Engineer to help identify, develop and implement new ideas, technologies and ways of working that improve design, manufacture and delivery of major projects.

You will support innovation initiatives across programmes like Sizewell C, collaborating with project teams, specialists and stakeholders to turn ideas into practical, safer, more productive solutions.

Qualifications

• Engineering/technical background required.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to translate ideas into practical, deliverable solutions.
• Experience in complex project environments advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and project delivery.
• Research emerging technologies and industry best practice.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Assist with trials, prototypes and proof-of-concept activities.
• Work with project teams to understand operational challenges.
• Collect and analyse data to measure performance and support decisions.
• Produce reports, presentations and stakeholder recommendations.
• Support adoption of new technologies and ways of working.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and external partners.

Skills

Engineering background

Problem solving

Curious mindset

Communication

Deliverable solutions

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering/technical background

Job description

Help shape the future of construction

At Laing O'Rourke, innovation is at the heart of how we deliver some of the UK's most complex engineering and infrastructure projects.

Job title

Innovation Engineer

Location

Dartford, Kent

We're looking for an Innovation Engineer to join our team based in Dartford. This is an exciting opportunity to help identify, develop and implement new ideas, technologies and ways of working that improve how we design, manufacture and deliver major projects.

The successful candidate is expected to support innovation initiatives linked to major programmes, including the Sizewell C nuclear project. You'll work with project teams, technical specialists and business stakeholders to turn innovative ideas into practical solutions that improve safety, productivity, quality and sustainability.

If you're naturally curious, enjoy solving problems and are passionate about finding better ways of doing things, we'd love to hear from you.

What will the role involve?

• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and project delivery
• Researching emerging technologies and industry best practice
• Supporting the development and implementation of innovative solutions
• Assisting with trials, prototypes and proof‑of‑concept activities
• Working closely with project teams to understand operational challenges and opportunities
• Collecting and analysing data to measure performance and support decision‑making
• Producing reports, presentations and recommendations for stakeholders
• Supporting the adoption of new technologies and innovative ways of working
• Collaborating with internal teams, suppliers and external partners
• Championing a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

What are we looking for?

We're interested in people who are passionate about innovation and enjoy challenging the status quo.

You’ll Ideally Have

• An engineering, construction, manufacturing or technical background
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• A curious mindset and willingness to explore new ideas
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to translate ideas into practical, deliverable solutions
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience working within complex project environments would be advantageous
• A proactive approach and desire to make a positive impact

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

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