Principal Nuclear Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Job summary

Jackson Hogg is recruiting a Senior / Principal Nuclear Engineer for a specialist engineering organisation in the Newcastle upon Tyne area. You will shape projects from pre-concept through to delivery, ensuring engineered solutions meet the needs of multiple stakeholders and complex technical requirements.

This role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic design, and supporting prototype testing and consultancy studies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or above).
• Experience in nuclear or hazardous environments.
• Chartered status desirable; multi-disciplinary experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-concept and concept development for nuclear and hazardous environment projects.
• Collate and manage requirements from multiple stakeholders to develop robust engineered solutions.
• Oversee equipment design, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic aspects, and guide design teams to deliver technical specifications.
• Support prototype assembly, testing, and validation of equipment.
• Deliver engineering consultancy studies and detailed reports, presenting complex solutions to clients and project teams.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to organisational engineering practices.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

CAD software

Technical report writing

Education

BEng or above in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be recruiting a Senior Engineer / Principal Nuclear Engineer to join a specialist engineering organisation based in the Newcastle upon Tyne area with a strong track record in delivering innovative solutions for hazardous and nuclear environments.

As a Senior / Principal Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping projects from pre-concept stage through to delivery, ensuring engineered solutions meet the needs of multiple stakeholders and complex technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre-concept and concept development for nuclear and hazardous environment projects.
• Collate and manage requirements from multiple stakeholders to develop robust engineered solutions.
• Oversee equipment design, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic aspects, and guide design teams to deliver technical specifications.
• Support prototype assembly, testing, and validation of equipment in-house or on client sites.
• Deliver engineering consultancy studies and detailed reports, presenting complex solutions to clients and project teams.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to organisational engineering practices.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or above) with significant experience in the nuclear or hazardous environment sector.
• Proven track record in decommissioning projects, site operations, safety systems, and waste handling.
• Experience leading multi-stakeholder projects, capturing requirements, and generating actionable engineering solutions.
• Strong understanding of detailed design and engineering processes, with familiarity in CAD and relevant engineering software.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting complex engineering solutions and report writing.
• Chartered Engineer status desirable; experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or multi-discipline engineering is advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Nuclear Engineer specialist looking to influence project direction, deliver practical solutions, and work across a variety of innovative nuclear and hazardous environment projects.

What’s on Offer for you?

• A competitive salary (DoE)
• annual bonus
• generous holiday allowance
• private healthcare
• flexible working
• professional development opportunities

This is the chance to work in a collaborative, supportive work environment, where your contributions and ideas will be highly valued and celebrated.