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

AtkinsRéalis; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a process engineer in Bristol, UK, to join their Nuclear EMEA team. The role involves leading a team, managing engineering deliverables, and collaborating with clients to solve technical challenges across the project lifecycle.

Applicants should hold a BEng or MEng in Chemical or Process Engineering, ideally with IChemE chartership, and possess some understanding of the nuclear industry. We encourage diverse backgrounds and emphasize a strengths-based approach to career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in the nuclear industry is ideal but not required.
• Understanding of nuclear basics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of engineers.
• Conduct process engineering deliverables and safety activities.
• Collaborate with clients to provide engineering solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Chemical process simulation software

Education

BEng/MEng in Chemical or Process Engineering

IChemE chartership

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking to grow our team of process engineers within the Nuclear EMEA business. If you have the passion to join some of these exciting projects, then we would love to hear from you.

Your role

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 process engineering deliverables (process sizing calculations, heat & material balances, P&IDs, etc.), process modelling, and process safety activities (HAZID/HAZOP studies, DSEAR assessments, etc.).

We collaborate across the AtkinsRéalis business to provide our technical expertise where it is needed the most, giving our clients the best engineering solutions. We 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. At all times we are focused on providing high quality work to the client.

About You

• We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and skills, and take a strengths‑based approach to interviewing, 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.
• We are looking for people who can lead a small team of engineers, understand the commercial aspects of our work and be confident in front of our clients.
• We are looking for qualified engineers (BEng/MEng in Chemical or Process Engineering), with IChemE chartership if possible.
• Experience in the nuclear industry would be ideal. We welcome the learning you can bring from other industries, but an understanding of nuclear basics is expected.
• Let us know if you have specific skills, such as using chemical process simulation software packages to design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical processes