Principal Nuclear Engineer

Redline Group; Eckington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group in Sheffield, England, is seeking a Principal Nuclear Engineer to own the design and delivery of advanced control systems and automation for safety-critical nuclear projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee PLC/SCADA/HMI development and ensure compliance with nuclear standards from concept through commissioning.

The role offers technical influence, career progression and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior experience in control systems for safety-critical environments.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA and HMI design and integration.
• Knowledge of nuclear industry standards and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and integration of control systems for nuclear applications.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams based in Sheffield.
• Oversee PLC, SCADA, HMI and associated control system hardware and software development.
• Manage activities throughout the full project lifecycle from design to commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear standards, safety requirements and quality procedures.
• Support project planning, resource allocation and risk management.
• Collaborate with customers and delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Mentor engineers and promote technical excellence.

Skills

Control systems

Industrial automation

Systems integration

Nuclear industry experience

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Job description

Principal Nuclear Engineer - Control Systems & Automation | Sheffield

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Redline Group is recruiting for an experienced Principal Nuclear Engineer in Sheffield to join an established engineering and systems integration business. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional to take technical ownership of complex control systems and automation projects within the nuclear and highly regulated engineering sectors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, overseeing the design, development and integration of advanced control systems, and ensuring successful project delivery from initial concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design, development and integration of control systems for nuclear and safety-critical applications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teams based in Sheffield.
• Oversee PLC, SCADA, HMI and associated control system hardware and software development.
• Manage engineering activities throughout the full project lifecycle, including design, testing, integration and commissioning.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with relevant nuclear industry standards, safety requirements and quality procedures.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, technical risk management and budget control.
• Work closely with customers, stakeholders and internal delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Mentor and develop engineers, promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong background in control systems engineering, industrial automation or systems integration.
• Previous experience within the nuclear industry or another highly regulated, safety-critical engineering environment.
• Proven experience leading technical engineering teams and delivering complex engineering projects.
• Good understanding of PLC, SCADA, HMI and associated control system technologies.
• Experience managing engineering design, verification, validation and commissioning activities.Strong knowledge of engineering quality standards, technical documentation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Extensive relevant engineering experience, including senior technical responsibilities.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent Principal Nuclear Engineer position based in Sheffield.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to technically challenging nuclear engineering projects.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.
• Opportunity to influence technical strategy and lead engineering delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Nuclear Engineer, Lead Control Systems Engineer or Senior Automation Engineer seeking a technically influential leadership position in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, within a growing engineering organisation.