Principal Process Engineer

JAM Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment seeks a Principal Process Engineer for nuclear projects in Warrington or Bristol. The successful candidate will manage technical activities from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with safety standards while leading a high-performing team in the nuclear industry.

Benefits

Increased earning potential

Opportunity for security clearance

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Chemical, Process).
• Chartered Engineer status or experience working at CEng level.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of technical and design activities on nuclear projects.
• Produce and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Supervise junior engineers and prepare scopes of work and specifications.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Understanding of regulatory frameworks

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Principal Process Engineer - Nuclear Projects
Location: Warrington or Bristol (3 days onsite per week)
Contract Length: 52 weeks
Rate: £55-£70 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Clearance Requirement: Must be eligible for SC clearance

Are you a seasoned Process Engineer with extensive experience in high-hazard industries? Looking to be part of a team delivering cutting-edge nuclear engineering solutions? We're recruiting on behalf of a major organisation in the nuclear sector looking to strengthen their engineering team with a Principal Process Engineer.

The Opportunity:

As part of the Engineering, Technical and Specialist Capability function, you'll manage the delivery of technical and design activities on a wide range of nuclear projects-from initial concept through to completion. This includes involvement in feasibility studies, design reviews, plant modifications, and hazard studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply engineering standards, codes, and best practices to all technical deliverables
• Produce and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Supervise junior engineers and designers
• Prepare scopes of work, technical specifications, and design risk assessments
• Lead or support HAZOPs, design reviews, and change management
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance throughout project lifecycles

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Chemical, Process)
• Chartered Engineer status or demonstrable experience working at CEng level
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering work packages
• Strong understanding of regulatory and safety frameworks in the nuclear or similar industries
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Desirable:

• Background in delivering full-lifecycle EPC projects
• Experience across commercial and defence-related projects

You'll be joining a high-performing team tackling some of the UK's most complex nuclear challenges-including clean energy, decommissioning, and new build initiatives.

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

• Be appreciated and valued
• Increase earning potential
• Gain security clearance

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If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you!

PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!