NUVIA UK - Systems Engineer / Consultant

NUKEM Ltd.; Retford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

NUVIA UK is seeking a Systems Studies and Technical Services Engineer to support multidisciplinary projects on a hybrid basis at UK sites. You will perform defined systems engineering tasks, contribute to architecture development, and work with suppliers and customers to ensure successful delivery.

The role emphasizes governance, verification, and collaboration within a consultancy framework across the nuclear and energy sectors. A degree in engineering and MBSE experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience applying systems engineering principles within projects.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake defined systems engineering activities across projects and assignments.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of architectures and interfaces.
• Provide technical input to project teams and governance reviews.
• Promote safety and engineering governance throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Systems thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Capella

Cameo

MBSE tooling

Job description

Job details

General information

Affiliated entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation.

Affiliated entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation. NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.

Publication date

11/9/2026

Job details

Job category

ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS - Design Studies and Technical Services Engineer

Contract type

Permanent

Telework?

Hybrid (telework possible)

Description of the assignment

Location: Candidates can be based at either of the below sites on a hybrid basis – 3 days per week site/office presence as a minimum.

• West Burton Power Station, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9BL

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE

There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience.

Purpose of the job

As a member of the Consultancy Team, you will undertake defined systems engineering activities across multidisciplinary projects, supporting the successful development, integration and delivery of complex engineering solutions. You will work independently within your area of competence and seek guidance when activities are unfamiliar or outside your delegated authority.

You will join Nuvia’s Systems Engineering consultancy team and work could take the form of secondment to Nuvia’s customers or support to internal EPC projects.

Reports to

The role may also report functionally or operationally to an Engineering Manager or Project Manager while deployed on a project or customer assignment.

Profile

Responsibilities

• Undertake defined systems engineering activities across projects and customer assignments, seeking technical guidance where required.
• Apply established systems engineering approaches, plans, processes and governance appropriate to the assigned scope and lifecycle stage.
• Provide systems engineering analysis and technical input to project teams and engineering disciplines.
• Apply systems thinking, structured problem solving and systems engineering practice to analysis and decision making.

Requirements, Architecture and Integration

• Support the definition and management of stakeholder needs, requirements and acceptance criteria within assigned scope.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of system, functional and physical architectures.
• Identify, define and maintain internal and external interfaces within assigned scope.
• Support technical integration across systems, engineering disciplines, suppliers and lifecycle stages.
• Undertake planned verification, validation and requirements compliance activities.

Technical Governance and Assurance

• Produce systems engineering deliverables for review and approval
• Contribute to technical, design, assurance and safety reviews.
• Maintain systems engineering information so that it is controlled, traceable and current throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Identify and record technical risks, assumptions, dependencies and engineering decisions within assigned scope.
• Work in accordance with applicable legislation, standards, customer requirements and company arrangements.

Project and Commercial Delivery

• Plan and deliver assigned systems engineering tasks, deliverables and technical inputs.
• Deliver assigned activities to the required quality, cost and programme.
• Work with suppliers and subcontractors to support delivery of assigned systems engineering activities.
• Provide technical information and supporting inputs to tenders where required.

People and Capability Development

• Work collaboratively with other engineers and share systems engineering knowledge and good practice
• Support team and recruitment activities where required.
• Contribute ideas and lessons learned to improve systems engineering processes, methods, tools and guidance.
• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Why us?

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Mandatory

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering or technical discipline
• Experience applying systems engineering principles and methods within engineering projects.
• Experience of engineering projects; experience in a highly regulated environment is desirable.
• Experience using requirements and engineering lifecycle management database software tools.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills,
• Ability to work effectively with customers and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Understanding of assurance, configuration management, safety, risk, change and engineering governance.
• Awareness of technical scope, cost, schedule and supplier delivery.
• Experience using MBSE tools such as Capella, Cameo or equivalent.
• INCOSE ASEP or equivalent systems engineering professional certification.
• Working towards professional registration through an appropriate engineering institution.
• Experience of engineering consultancy or customer secondment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Job location

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, England

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