Innovation Engineer: Nuclear Project Delivery

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

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.