Requirements Engineer

Scantec Personnel Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Nuclear and Defence sector is seeking a Requirements Engineer. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security and energy infrastructure while working on cutting-edge projects. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in requirements engineering within the nuclear sector, with a focus on high-integrity systems. Join a respected consultancy that values flexible working options and provides opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in a critical industry, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in requirements engineering within the nuclear sector is essential.
• Familiarity with safety-critical, high-integrity systems in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Capture, analyze, and manage stakeholder and system-level requirements.
• Develop verification plans and compliance documentation.

Skills

Requirements Engineering

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Safety-Critical Systems

Nuclear Sector Experience

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS

Sparx EA

Job description

Job Title: Requirements Engineer – Nuclear & Defence Sector - Outside of scope if IR35 (pending determination)

Location: Reading - Hybrid working model
Industry: Nuclear & Defence
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:
Our client are a leading provider of engineering services to the Nuclear and Defence industry. Their work spans the full system lifecycle, supporting the development of high-integrity systems in complex, high-hazard, and heavily regulated environments.

They are currently seeking a Requirements Engineer (or a Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineer with strong requirements capture experience) to support ongoing and future nuclear-focused projects. Experience within the nuclear domain is essential – general defence sector experience without nuclear will not be sufficient for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture, analyse, and manage stakeholder and system-level requirements using industry-standard tools
• Support the re-baselining and impact assessment of requirements for complex systems.
• Develop Verification Cross Reference Matrices, verification plans, and related compliance documentation.
• Conduct independent design assessments and support preparation for major reviews such as Critical Design Reviews and Systems Acceptance Reviews.
• Define and manage design interfaces and produce Interface Control Documents.
• Contribute to system architecture, Verification & Validation strategy development, and trial design.
• Liaise effectively with internal teams, external clients, and regulatory bodies.

Candidate Profile:

• Demonstrable experience in requirements engineering within the nuclear sector.
• Systems Engineers with broad lifecycle experience who are willing to specialise in requirements engineering will be considered.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineers with significant experience in requirements capture and analysis will also be considered, provided they have nuclear sector exposure.
• Familiarity with safety-critical, high-integrity systems in regulated environments.
• Proficiency with requirements management and modelling tools (e.g. IBM DOORS, Sparx EA).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to contribute to national security and energy infrastructure.
• Work with a respected consultancy delivering trusted engineering solutions to major clients.
• Join projects at the cutting edge of nuclear systems engineering.
• Flexible working options and opportunities for professional growth.