Nuclear Interface Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Nuclear Interface Engineer, where you'll manage technical and regulatory interfaces within a critical nuclear power project. This role bridges design, safety, and compliance, ensuring effective communication across all stakeholders. Candidates must possess a relevant engineering degree and significant industry experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the nuclear industry, preferably in engineering, design integration, or licensing.
• Strong understanding of nuclear plant systems and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Define and manage interface requirements across systems and organizations.
• Coordinate resolution of technical and regulatory issues.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Technical Accuracy

Regulatory Knowledge

Detail Orientation

Education

Degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering

Tools

Interface Management Tools

System Engineering Approaches

Job description

Job Title:

Nuclear Interface Engineer

Location:

UK

Job Type:

Full-time

Reports To:

Engineering Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled

Nuclear Interface Engineer

to manage and coordinate

technical and regulatory interfaces

across key stakeholders in a nuclear power project. This role ensures that design, safety, construction, and licensing activities are aligned between the utility, vendors, regulators, and engineering teams. It’s a critical position in ensuring efficient communication, technical accuracy, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the

primary technical liaison

between internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders, including the nuclear regulator.

Define, document, and manage

interface requirements and agreements

across systems, organizations, and project phases.

Coordinate resolution of technical and regulatory issues related to plant design, safety, and operations.

Ensure consistent alignment between design documentation, licensing submissions, and operational needs.

Support integration of plant systems during engineering, procurement, and construction phases.

Lead interface meetings, track open items, and report progress to project leadership.

Ensure interface risks are identified, assessed, and managed in line with nuclear safety culture and project requirements.

Requirements

Degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or related field).

5+ years of experience in the nuclear industry, preferably in engineering, design integration, or licensing.

Strong understanding of

nuclear plant systems , regulatory frameworks (e.g., NRC, ONR, CNSC, IAEA), and project lifecycle phases.

Experience working across

multidisciplinary and multinational teams .

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Eligible for security clearance as required.

Desirable

Familiarity with

SMRs , Gen IV technologies, or large-scale nuclear new builds.

Experience with

interface management tools

and system engineering approaches (INCOSE, MBSE).

Prior involvement in

licensing, permitting , or

safety case development .

Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer (PE/CEng) status.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a high-impact team at the forefront of nuclear development. As a Nuclear Interface Engineer, you’ll help bridge the technical and regulatory worlds, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance.