Nuclear Engineer - Centrica Power UK

Centrica; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy company seeks candidates for a role involving technical oversight of nuclear investments. Responsibilities include monitoring data to enhance performance and acting as a liaison between teams and stakeholders. Applicants should possess deep technical knowledge of nuclear systems, particularly AGR and PWR technologies. This position offers a competitive salary with benefits like an Employee Energy Allowance, healthcare, a pension plan, and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

15% Employee Energy Allowance

Comprehensive pension plan

Fully-funded healthcare plan

25-day holiday allowance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge of AGR and PWR technologies required.
• Expertise in interpreting data and trends for asset integrity.
• Experience in regulatory engagement and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of nuclear investments.
• Monitor performance data to optimize safety and efficiency.
• Act as liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support investment processes with technical insights.

Skills

Nuclear systems knowledge

Data interpretation

Risk management

Technical analysis

Job description

Join us, be part of more.

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. "We're energisers". One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

An opportunity to play your part

Centrica Power UK is at the forefront of the energy transition, operating a diverse and growing portfolio of assets across conventional and flexible generation, renewables, energy storage, and nuclear. Our nuclear interests represent a significant part of our strategy, with a ~6GW portfolio and a 20% share equating to ~1.2GW. This includes one PWR reactor and four AGRs, forming a critical component of our energy mix. As we continue to invest in building a world-class flexible power business—one that supports a greener, fairer future and delivers meaningful growth for Centrica—we’re planning to deploy close to £3 billion over the next five years. Nuclear will play a vital role in this journey, contributing to both our sustainability goals and shareholder value.

Location: UK-based hybrid.

The Day to Day:

• Provide expert technical oversight and analysis across Centrica’s nuclear investments, ensuring engineering decisions are robust, risk‑aware, and aligned with operational and strategic goals.
• Monitor and interpret performance data from nuclear assets (AGR and PWR), identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to optimise asset integrity, safety, and efficiency.
• Act as the technical interface between internal teams—such as finance, legal, and strategy—and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely flow of engineering information to support governance, investment decisions, and board‑level reporting.
• Support due diligence and investment processes by contributing technical insight, reviewing asset performance, and assessing engineering risks and opportunities across the nuclear portfolio.

What we need from you:

• Apply deep technical knowledge of nuclear systems—particularly AGR and PWR technologies—to assess asset integrity, operational performance, and compliance across Centrica’s nuclear portfolio.
• Act as the central engineering contact for nuclear assets, providing expert input on reactor operations, outage planning, lifetime extension strategies, and regulatory engagement.
• Collaborate with commercial and investment teams to ensure technical performance aligns with financial outcomes, supporting strategic decisions around asset optimisation, risk management, and long‑term value.
• Monitor and interpret operational data, safety metrics, and engineering reports to identify risks, recommend mitigations, and ensure Centrica’s nuclear investments remain safe, efficient, and commercially sound.

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy a generous market salary, along with fantastic growth opportunities and a vibrant work environment!
• Power up your pay with a 15% Employee Energy Allowance, surpassing the government's price cap!
• Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan, designed for peace of mind.
• Elevate your health with our fully‑funded company healthcare plan, prioritizing your well‑being.
• Recharge with a generous 25‑day holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and even purchase up to 5 extra days for extended relaxation!
• Experience unparalleled work‑life balance with an exceptional selection of flexible benefits, from tech treats and eco‑friendly car leases to travel insurance for your adventures!

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.

https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non‑negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

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