Project Engineer (Mechanical)

NRL Recruitment; Durham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Engineer to join a dynamic Nuclear Power Engineering team in North East England. The role involves supporting project delivery and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering qualification and have experience in regulated environments. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, alongside opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Free single medical cover and access to a digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Reimbursement towards professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering projects within highly regulated environments, ideally nuclear or energy.
• A current Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Project Manager and Construction Manager across all stages of assigned project work.
• Managing project delivery from assignment through to completion, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Preparing and maintaining engineering documentation such as quality plans and technical specifications.

Skills

Project delivery

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health and safety practices

Education

HND or higher qualification in Engineering

APMP or equivalent project management certification

Job description

Project Engineer

Location: Hartlepool Power

About the Opportunity

NRL is currently recruiting a Project Engineer to join one of our leading clients in their Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high‑performing project team within a critical sector, supporting the delivery of complex engineering works on a key site within the UK's nuclear fleet. You’ll work within a highly regulated environment and collaborate with a range of stakeholders to ensure the safe, timely, and efficient execution of engineering projects. You’ll be supported by experienced professionals and offered development opportunities to grow your project delivery and leadership skills in a respected, forward‑thinking organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Project Manager and Construction Manager across all stages of assigned project work.
• Managing project delivery from assignment through to completion, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Preparing and maintaining engineering documentation such as quality plans and technical specifications.
• Reviewing contractor documents, managing technical queries, and supporting site surveys and feasibility studies.
• Supporting contractor selection and placement processes, and liaising with station engineering teams and designers.
• Ensuring all project activities comply with applicable legislation, safety and environmental standards, and company procedures.
• Providing input into project options appraisals and delivering accurate reporting and updates to stakeholders.

What You’ll Need

• HND or higher qualification in Engineering (Chartered status preferred).
• Proven experience in delivering projects within highly regulated environments, ideally nuclear or energy.
• A current Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification.
• APMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred).
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively in a team‑focused environment.
• Demonstrable commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practices.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Free single medical cover and access to a digital GP service.
• Enhanced parental leave pay and family‑friendly support programmes.
• Access to employee assistance and well‑being initiatives.
• Reimbursement towards professional development and memberships.
• Matched funding and paid volunteering through our Collectively programme.
• Opportunities for career progression in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.

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