Process Engineer

NRL; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Process Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in the Fluid Systems team supporting major energy projects. This office-based position offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. You'll leverage your extensive engineering knowledge to guide system designs, ensuring safety and functionality in critical projects like Hinkley Point C. If you're passionate about engineering and ready for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity awaits you within a dynamic and inclusive team dedicated to creating a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in systems engineering, ideally in nuclear projects.
• Proven understanding of thermal-hydraulics and fluid mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the system architecture for Balance of Nuclear Island fluid systems.
• Provide expert guidance on system design and related technical topics.

Skills

Fluid Mechanics

Thermal-Hydraulic Modelling

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Process Engineering

Job description

Working with a global leader in engineering, project and programme management within the nuclear industry, NRL are looking to recruit a Process Engineer. This is an office-based role in Bristol either Aztec West or Glass Wharf in a hybrid working capacity.

About the Opportunity

Energy Power Programmes are delivering client-critical works to some of our major UK and European projects. Our clients' embedded teams are providing support to Hinkley Point C (a new build power station in the South West), Sizewell C (located in the South East), helping develop technologies in SMR (Small Modular Reactor) capability, and working towards building Poland's first energy power station.

As the Process Engineer, you will play a key role within the Fluid Systems team, providing technical leadership and oversight on the design and integration of process systems supporting Hinkley Point C’s operation. Using your engineering knowledge, problem-solving ability, and communication skills to steer technical resolution, manage risk, and ensure safe and functional system designs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Own and lead the system architecture for assigned Balance of Nuclear Island (BNI) fluid systems.
2. Provide expert guidance on system design, fluid mechanics, thermal-hydraulic modelling, and related technical topics.
3. Supervise and support system engineers on design queries, calculations, technical direction, and quality assurance.
4. Perform technical checks of system deliverables, design changes, and documentation.

Qualifications

1. Degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering (or equivalent).
2. 5–10+ years of experience in systems engineering, ideally in a nuclear or large-scale industrial project environment.
3. Proven understanding of thermal-hydraulics, fluid mechanics, and process engineering design.
4. Familiarity with UK regulations and safety standards related to fluid systems or BNI systems.

If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a challenging but rewarding opportunity within a dynamic team, don't hesitate to apply.

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. We support contracting companies with energy transition plans and work with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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