Senior Project Engineer

Morson Edge; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Project Engineer to support various nuclear decommissioning projects. This role involves managing work packages, coordinating design activities, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and relevant project management experience. Contract rate ranges from £45 to £55 per hour, reflecting the role's importance and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Experience with nuclear decommissioning projects is required.
• Strong understanding of safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to manage contractors on site.

Responsibilities

• Manage Work Packages and support Project Manager.
• Coordinate design and construction interfaces.
• Prepare technical documents and safety reports.

Skills

Project management

Risk assessment

Safety documentation

Design coordination

Contractor supervision

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Project Engineer
Contract
£45-£55 per hour

Job Purpose

The decommissioning projects team manage a range of small to medium sized projects related to nuclear decommissioning, building demolition and building refurbishment each with a budget in the range of £0.5M to £45M the role is to provide direct project engineering support to the Project Manager in technical topics that range from safety documentation to the co-ordination of design elements of any of the works.

This section provides details on the specific or unique context that the job operates within.

Responsibilities

• Manage Work Packages and Work Breakdown Structure delivery within multiple projects in support of the Project Manager.
• Work closely with the Project Manager(s) and Clerk of Works Team to ensure the effective supervision of contractors on site.
• Co-ordination of design activity.
• Chairing progress meetings and close out of actions.
• Coordinate design and construction interfaces within the project, attending and providing SQEP input at risk reviews etc.
• Capable of interpreting the identified hazards and able to write / review RAMS in support of delivering the SSOW.
• Liaise with vendors to ensure supply chain delivers to meet production requirements.
• Assist with commissioning activities for new plant and equipment.
• Advise on the sequencing of decommissioning and demolition works and liaise with nuclear waste engineers to optimise waste disposal solutions.
• Ensure compliance with defined safety, environmental and security standards and procedures.
• Preparation of technical documents and reports (e.g. Project Management Plans, Pre-construction Information, Construction Phase Plans etc.).
• Preparation of safety documentation and plant modification proposals for projects.
• Assist Project managers with the identification of project risks, the development of cost and schedules of works and the implementation of works.
• Review of contractor's tender documentation and plans of work.
• Assist with the collation of information for the Health and Safety Plans.
• Liaison with Licensee, Infrastructure and Projects and Tenant oversight functions to gain approval of work and shared service aspects.
• Managing Readiness reviews and Quality Plan through Project lifecycle.
• Assist with Local Authority Planning Permission aspects.
• Preparation of documents in compliance with Project Management and Change Management processes, for example Project Initiation Documents, Project Briefs, User Requirement Specifications, Security Plans, Stakeholder Management Plan and Communication Plans.
• Assist with Project L.F.E.

Specific Roles

• Represent UNS Project Design with External Contractors, Contractor Design Delivery Liaison and chairing weekly progress meetings.
• Responsible for SDDR & MDDR Design organization and managing Design Review Processes with Design Authority & multiple DAIC coordination.
• Assist the EC&I DAIC with the implementation of requirements into Projects.
• Assist the CS&A DAIC with the implementation of requirements into Projects.
• Champion the 5 Stages of Decommissioning.
• Facilitate the Delivery of Projects through all Stage gates cognisant of Project Delivery from Initiation - Closure.
• Delivery of Projects to Group Procedure and development of procedural documentation Risk Register, Highlight Reports.
• Key Stakeholder Engagement and Management.