Lead Nuclear Control Systems Engineer

Redline Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Redline Group in Sheffield is seeking a Principal Nuclear Engineer to take technical ownership of complex control systems and automation projects in a regulated environment.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, overseeing design, development and integration from concept through commissioning, ensuring compliance with nuclear standards and quality procedures. A senior role with opportunity to influence technical strategy and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong background in control systems engineering and industrial automation.
• Experience in nuclear or highly regulated safety-critical environments.
• Proven track record delivering complex engineering projects with senior technical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design, development and integration of control systems for nuclear and safety-critical applications.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams based in Sheffield.
• Oversee PLC, SCADA, HMI and related control system hardware and software development.
• Manage engineering activities across the full project lifecycle from design to commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear industry standards, safety requirements and quality procedures.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, risk management and budget control.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Mentor engineers to promote technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Control systems engineering

Industrial automation

Systems integration

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Job description

Redline Group in Sheffield is seeking a Principal Nuclear Engineer to take technical ownership of complex control systems and automation projects in a regulated environment.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, overseeing design, development and integration from concept through commissioning, ensuring compliance with nuclear standards and quality procedures. A senior role with opportunity to influence technical strategy and project delivery.