Nuclear Process Engineer (Full-time / Part-time)

SNC-Lavalin; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is looking for process engineers to join their Nuclear & Power business. The role involves designing and optimizing chemical processes while collaborating across the team. Candidates should have a BEng/MEng in Chemical Engineering and ideally some experience in the nuclear sector. The company offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and strong professional development opportunities to create a vibrant workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Working towards Chartership with the IChemE.
• Nuclear industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical processes.
• Collaborate to provide the best engineering solutions.
• Deliver quality work focused on client satisfaction.

Skills

Experience in chemical process simulation software

Collaboration skills

High quality work focus

Education

BEng/MEng in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Join us to Build a Cleaner, Safer Net Zero World. Shaping the next generation nuclear power together.

Engineers at AtkinsRéalis are at the heart of delivering transformative projects in the UK nuclear industry, reducing carbon emissions whilst achieving future energy security. Your work will span across areas including new nuclear power station design, developing fusion technologies, or implementing new nuclear waste management processes.

AtkinsRéalis is looking to grow our team of process engineers within the Nuclear & Power business. If you have the passion to join some of these exciting projects, then we would love to discuss with you!

We work collaboratively to solve technical challenges across the entire project lifecycle, from concept design to decommissioning. Our day‑to‑day activities include production of various process engineering deliverables (process sizing calculations, heat & material balances, P&IDs, etc.), process modelling, and process safety activities (HAZID/HAZOP studies, DSEAR assessments, etc.).

Your role

• We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and skills, and take a strengths‑based approach, looking to fit roles to the applicant's strengths to allow them to support the development of their own careers and success of the business.
• However, here are some ideal qualities:
• Experience in chemical process simulation software packages to design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical processes.
• Collaborate across the AtkinsRéalis business to provide your technical expertise, where it is needed the most, giving our clients the best engineering solutions.
• Strengthen the delivery of work through a variety of means, including full‑time embedded resource within client offices, site‑based roles, and in‑house engineering support from AtkinsRéalis offices.
• Focused on providing high quality work to the client.

About you

• BEng/MEng in Chemical Engineering, working towards Chartership with the IChemE.
• Experience in the nuclear industry would be useful but not required – we welcome the learning you can bring from other industries.
• Communicate well in written and verbal form.
• Keen to play your part in making AtkinsRéalis a great place to work.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.