Project Engineer - Nuclear, Design, Construction, Hybrid, SE England 18 months

Project overview

We're looking for a Project Engineer to develop and deliver fit-for-purpose engineering solutions across projects, or provide engineering support to more complex programmes. You will help ensure work meets Design Authority standards, maintains configuration control and is delivered safely and effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

This role will suit an engineer with experience in a nuclear or other highly regulated environment, a background in mechanical and/or electrical engineering, and experience supporting early-stage projects and construction activities. You'll also be confident coordinating and overseeing the work of others.

Key responsibilities

Identify project functional requirements and stakeholder needs.

Contribute to the Project Execution Plan, including design, safety case and commissioning strategies.

Support project optioneering and develop concept designs and fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.

Produce and/or approve project technical specifications.

Manage detailed design activities in line with Design Authority standards and configuration-control requirements.

Prepare modification proposals and where appointed, act as a Nominated Responsible Engineer.

Assess and approve contractors' work instructions, method statements and risk assessments.

Provide technical supervision of construction and deconstruction, ensuring work follows the design intent.

Approve as-built drawings and specify and supervise commissioning and/or decommissioning activities.

Coordinate handover to systems and operations, ensuring drawings, instructions and training are provided.

Work with system engineers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to support effective delivery.

Review on-site and off-site events and support root-cause analysis to improve working practices.

Engineering experience in a nuclear or similarly highly regulated industry.

Mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience.

Experience contributing to early-stage project development, including optioneering or concept design.

Experience supporting or supervising construction activities.

The ability to coordinate and oversee the work of colleagues, contractors and other stakeholders.

A strong commitment to safety, quality, configuration control and compliance.

Clear communication skills and a customer-focused approach, working within your competence and experience.

We encourage minority, women, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Interviews will take place next week, so please apply immediately or call Bangura Solutions to discuss this opportunity further.

Project details

• Start: 21/11/2026
• Duration: 18 months
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: South East England, UK, GB
• Languages: English