Nuclear Engineer

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering company is looking for a Nuclear Engineer to support plant design and build phases in Barrow-in-Furness. This role involves reviewing documentation, ensuring design requirements, and report writing. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related fields, with experience in technical reporting and engineering lifecycle. Offering competitive salary and hybrid work arrangements, this role is full-time and permanent with additional benefits, including a pension scheme and employee share plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Eligibility for annual incentive

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent.
• Understanding of engineering lifecycle processes.
• Ability to undertake technical report writing.

Responsibilities

• Review design documentation and assess plant design changes.
• Support writing and presenting reports on reactor plant issues.
• Ensure maintenance of Reactor Plant design intent during construction.

Skills

Degree qualified in Engineering

Experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials, Chemistry, or Physics

Understanding of Engineering Lifecycle

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Engineering/Physical sciences or equivalent

Job description

Employment Details

Job Title: Nuclear Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Work arrangement: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (details to be discussed with recruiter)
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Full time, permanent
Start date: September 2026

Responsibilities

• Reviewing design documentation and assessing plant design changes
• Assessing plant build maturity for entry into subsequent build phases
• Ensuring maintenance of Reactor Plant design intent during the build and commissioning
• Supporting the writing and presenting reports on Reactor Plant problem resolution
• Supporting end programme delivery and technical problem‑solving through innovative engineering solutions
• Supporting Intelligent Customer for Reactor Plant documentation and its safety case
• Gaining skills and experience by observing and learning from more senior team members to prepare for future development opportunities

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Engineering/Physical, or Engineering Graduate
• Science discipline; Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials, Chemistry, Physics or equivalent experience
• Understanding of Engineering Lifecycle
• Taking ownership of work streams
• Ability to undertake technical report writing

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of justifying design change, ideally on a Nuclear plant
• Understanding of the nuclear industry and Nuclear Regulations
• Civil Engineering & Defence/Naval Experience
• Completion of graduate scheme or previous industry experience
• Presentation skills

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share plans
• Extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans
• Shopping discounts
• Potential eligibility for an annual incentive

Security & Vetting

All applicants must achieve at a minimum the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically requiring 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required.

Closing Information

Closing Date: 7th January 2026; we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.