Lead Nuclear Process Engineer - Hybrid Role

AECOM; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to join its nuclear team. You will oversee multidisciplinary process design, ensure safety-focused deliverables, and drive bids and schedules across UK projects.

Join a global engineering leader offering hybrid work, career development, and opportunities to shape decommissioning and new build activities in the nuclear sector. Applicants must have security clearance eligibility and a UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Chartered Member with the IChemE or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience working as a Process Engineer or equivalent in aspects of design in the nuclear industry.
• Demonstratable experience of: Awareness and implementation of Health and Safety processes, regulations and standards,
• Successfully leading the delivery of process engineering work packages,
• Leading a team,
• Mentoring of other Process Engineers,
• Supporting bids,
• Developing a delivery schedule,
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
• Working knowledge of different forms of contract, in particular NEC.
• Able to meet the requirements for security clearance in the UK.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Review process engineering deliverables within a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead process design and delegate work where appropriate.
• Ensure design meets project scope and safety standards.
• Develop project programme and manage Process Team workload.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines for an integrated design.
• Communicate design progress in meetings and reporting documentation.
• Support safety case development through engineering substantiation.
• Apply engineering judgement to ensure fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Assist with recruitment and growth of the Process Team.
• Manage contractors and relationships with delivery partners.
• Stay updated on nuclear industry developments.

Skills

Chartered IChemE

10+ years experience

Process design leadership

Mentoring engineers

Bid support

Delivery scheduling

Education

Chartered IChemE

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

AECOM in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to join its nuclear team. You will oversee multidisciplinary process design, ensure safety-focused deliverables, and drive bids and schedules across UK projects.

Join a global engineering leader offering hybrid work, career development, and opportunities to shape decommissioning and new build activities in the nuclear sector. Applicants must have security clearance eligibility and a UK driving license.