Project Engineer

PWE Recruitment Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Our Client is seeking a Project Engineer to support a major UK low-carbon energy project, focusing on nuclear licensing, regulatory compliance, and engineering integrity. The role offers a collaborative environment and long-term career prospects within the energy sector.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, monitor progress, and ensure documentation reflects design changes, with hybrid working arrangements and emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering or science degree or equivalent.
• Experience in highly regulated environments such as nuclear, energy, or infrastructure.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams and manage configuration control.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of technical programmes related to nuclear licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate development and maintenance of Stress Reports and engineering documentation.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate, up-to-date technical information.
• Monitor project progress and help achieve programme milestones.
• Manage configuration control and ensure documentation reflects design changes.
• Engage with stakeholders across engineering, regulatory, and project delivery teams.
• Identify risks and dependencies and support resolution strategies.
• Prepare reports and project documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across engineering and project delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Job description

Project Engineer

Play a key role in supporting one of the UK's most significant low-carbon energy projects and help shape the future of nuclear power generation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to contribute to a nationally important programme supporting the delivery of a new generation of nuclear power stations. Working within a highly skilled and collaborative environment, you will help ensure regulatory compliance, engineering integrity, and project success on a complex and evolving infrastructure project. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and making a meaningful impact, this role offers excellent long-term career prospects within the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of critical technical programmes associated with nuclear licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate activities related to the development and maintenance of Stress Reports and associated engineering documentation.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure technical information is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor project progress and support the delivery of key programme milestones.
• Manage configuration control and ensure documentation reflects design and plant changes.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across engineering, regulatory, and project delivery teams.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and technical challenges, supporting effective resolution strategies.
• Support the development of strategies to demonstrate structural and mechanical design substantiation.
• Prepare reports, technical updates, and project documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and project delivery functions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Engineering or Science degree, or equivalent technical background.
• Experience within nuclear, energy, infrastructure, or other highly regulated environments.
• Previous Project Engineering or Project Management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Understanding of configuration management principles.
• Ability to grasp complex technical topics quickly and effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Pragmatic approach with excellent listening and collaboration skills.
• Experience within the Hinkley Point C project or EDF Energy environment would be advantageous.

What's in it for you?

• The energy sector offers exceptional long-term career opportunities, combining job security, technical innovation, and the chance to contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on society. As the UK's energy infrastructure continues to evolve, talented engineering professionals are in growing demand, creating excellent prospects for career development and progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure project.
• Long-term career progression within a growing sector.
• Exposure to complex and cutting-edge engineering challenges.
• Hybrid working arrangements with on-site collaboration.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Work alongside industry-leading engineering specialists.
• Contribute to the UK's net-zero and energy security goals.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and technical excellence.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Company Overview

Our Client is a globally recognised engineering and technical services organisation delivering complex projects across the energy, environmental, nuclear, and infrastructure sectors. Their teams support major programmes that improve safety, sustainability, and operational performance while helping drive the UK's energy transition. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and professional development, Our Client provides an environment where talented professionals can build rewarding long-term careers while contributing to high-profile projects of national importance.

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and play a part in delivering the UK's future energy infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you