Mechanical Project Engineer - Decommissioning Defuel

Nuclearinst; Dounreay; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave 28 days + bank holiday

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working

Relocation assistance

Healthcare options

Job summary

NRS Dounreay seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to support the safe and efficient defuel of the DFR Reactor, working within a highly regulated decommissioning programme.

You will provide technical expertise to resolve operational issues, engage with contractors, oversee governance, and contribute to procurement and reporting, while delivering robust engineering documentation and safety-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical Project Engineering environments.
• Exposure to operations in controlled areas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with contractors, engineers and operations.
• Solid understanding of CDM Regulations and site control processes.

Responsibilities

• Support safe defueling of the DFR Reactor and operational progress.
• Resolve emergent technical issues from operations.
• Contribute to procurement, contractor engagement, governance and reporting.
• Create technical documentation including reports, proposals, specifications and calculations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Safety awareness

Communication skills

CDM Regulations

Site controls

Education

HND Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

NRS Dounreay seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to support the safe and efficient defuel of the DFR Reactor, working within a highly regulated decommissioning programme.

You will provide technical expertise to resolve operational issues, engage with contractors, oversee governance, and contribute to procurement and reporting, while delivering robust engineering documentation and safety-focused solutions.