Junior Fluid System Engineer

VINCI Construction France; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fluid Systems Engineer to join a rapidly growing Technical Services & Consulting department. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to balance office presence and remote work. You will be responsible for producing and reviewing critical system documentation, analyzing control requirements, and performing mechanical design tasks. With a focus on safety and innovation, this position provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to multidisciplinary projects within the nuclear sector, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while fostering positive relationships with remote teams. Join us to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Pension Contributions

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Development Support

Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of process engineering experience, especially in the nuclear industry.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and produce high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update system documentation related to mechanical design.
• Analyze instrumentation and control requirements for compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Process Engineering

Thermo-hydraulic Design

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Degree

Job description

Position – Fluid System Engineering Service

Location – Aztec West, Bristol

Travel – 3 days per week in the office and 2 days remote

Arrangement – Staffed

Salary – Up to £45,000

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is rapidly growing, offering hybrid opportunities across the country. We aim to build a multidisciplinary team to provide our clients with a broad range of expertise.

Note: BPSS clearance at basic level is required; prior clearance is not transferable.

The Fluid Systems Engineer supports activities within the Fluid Systems team, including:

1. Producing, reviewing, and updating system documentation related to mechanical and thermo-hydraulic design, operator instructions, human-machine interface, safety, environmental considerations, and control logic, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and quality processes.
2. Analyzing instrumentation and control (I&C) requirements, including writing functional requirements, detailed functional diagrams, FTP specifications, analyzing FTP results, and developing alarm sheets and operating images.
3. Mechanical design tasks such as sizing components (pumps, pipework, relief valves, tanks), performing thermal-hydraulic calculations, and ensuring 3D model consistency with system design.
4. Formulating equipment specifications, supporting procurement with technical documentation, and technical surveillance of suppliers.
5. Analyzing data, requirements, and lessons learned from other nuclear plants, engaging with stakeholders to ensure system delivery meets multidisciplinary requirements, and contributing to best practices and process improvements.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years of process engineering experience
• Relevant experience in the nuclear industry
• Ability to manage workload effectively, produce high-quality documentation, and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
• Proactive communication, especially with remote teams in France and Germany
• Ability to foster positive working relationships and seek continuous improvement

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of EPR system design principles, I&C architecture, and safety classification
• Experience working on operational plants or industrial sites
• Ability to read and write technical documents in French

Why join us?

Employee benefits include pension contributions, private medical scheme, employee share scheme, salary sacrifice options, enhanced maternity pay, holiday entitlement, leave options, development support, recognition awards, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Eligibility varies by service length.

Nuvia, a VINCI Construction subsidiary, operates internationally in highly regulated sectors, including Civil Nuclear, with a strong UK presence. We are committed to safety, innovation, and excellence, and promote equality in employment.