Principal Piping Engineer

NUKEM Ltd.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions and life cover

Private medical scheme

Employee share scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

NUVIA UK is recruiting a Principal Piping Engineer in Glasgow to join a multidisciplinary team within the Approval Authority. The role supports current operations and future programmes in nuclear, defence and energy sectors.

You will author substantiations, manage plant design changes and contribute to safety cases, while mentoring staff across design and construction stages in a high-hazard environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in piping design for industrial plants, with knowledge of safety-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of UK/European standards and design practices.
• Ability to assess plant equipment to withstand hazards and perform pipe stress analyses.
• Proven ability to author technical justification for design changes in high-hazard contexts.

Responsibilities

• Author design substantiations and manage changes/concessions.
• Present substantiations to safety committees per Due Process.
• Develop and maintain EIMT schedules and procedures.
• Produce periodic safety reviews and respond to external contractor reports.
• Provide direction to internal and external stakeholders on design issues.
• Review calculations and technical documents for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Piping design

Hazard analysis

Pipe stress analysis

Safety case

Nuclear industry experience

Education

HNC or equivalent

Incorporated Engineer

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer

Tools

HAZOP/HAZID techniques

ITA/IPR processes

Nuclear design codes

Job description

ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS - Other

Job title

Principal Piping Engineer

Contract type

Permanent

Telework?

Hybrid (telework possible)

Description of the assignment

• Job Title: Principal Piping Engineer
• Location: Glasgow
• Work Pattern: Hybrid
• Salary/Rate Banding: up to £68,000 (DOE) Contractors also welcome to apply

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.

From helping to deliver the UK's ambitious fusion energy programme to supporting major defence and nuclear infrastructure projects, our teams work at the forefront of complex, safety-critical challenges. Our diverse portfolio offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work alongside industry-leading professionals and build a rewarding career while contributing to projects of national significance.

Join NUVIA and be part of a growing organisation where you can make a lasting impact on society, industry and future generations, while benefiting from meaningful career development.

Overview

The Piping Engineer will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team within the Approval Authority, the primary purpose of the role is to directly support current operations and future programmes.

Tasks

• Authoring, development, assessment, maintenance and management of the suite of Nuclear Infrastructure Design Substantiation documents.
• Authoring, development, assessment, maintenance and management of design changes/concessions
• Presentation of Design substantiations, to ‘Due Process’ nuclear safety committees
• Production and development of Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT) Schedule, operating procedures and results to satisfy design requirements and safety case through life
• Producing/assessing Periodic Review of Safety reports
• Providing advice and direction to internal and external stakeholders
• Production of Independent Technical Assessment (ITA)/Independent Peer Review (IPR) Scopes of work
• Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology
• Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and re-cycle engineering processes, systems, services and products in a nuclear/high risk environment
• Producing robust technical justification to allow for relevant design modifications to be authorised within a high hazard industry
• Review technical reports and other safety case submissions from external contractors
• Check and review calculations and technical documents written by other members of staff

Profile

Position Requirements

• Experienced Piping Engineer with previous knowledge of industrial plant and machinery
• Knowledge of current design standards and working practices including British & European Standards.
• Theoretical and practical skill and experience across concept design, detailed design and construction stages across a range of electrical engineering projects (ideally including industrial and/or maritime).
• Experience in the design assessment of plant and equipment to withstand hazards
• Experience in pipe stress analysis
• Experience of authoring and producing robust technical justification and supporting documentation to allow for relevant design modifications to be authorised within a high hazard industry.
• Experience working on multi-discipline projects providing engineering input (ideally within industrial and/or maritime)
• Ideal candidates would already have experience within a similar high-risk environment
• Familiarity with safety case development techniques e.g., HAZID/HAZOP studies.
• Experience of working in the UK nuclear industry (energy or defence), particularly in the design and assessment of safety-related structures, systems and components.
• Knowledge of UK and US nuclear industry regulation and practice, and application of relevant nuclear-specific codes and standards.

Qualifications

• For non-nuclear background candidates, a Nuclear introductory course would be required to be undertaken within 6 months of joining
• Minimum HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent experience
• Engineering degree
• Chartered Engineer

Why us?

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

NUVIA UK - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA UK is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Central

No

Address

glasgow

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.