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Principal Nuclear Engineer
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- Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
- Permanent
- Full Time
Job Description
Jackson Hogg is delighted to be recruiting a Senior Engineer / Principal Nuclear Engineer to join a specialist engineering organisation based in the Newcastle upon Tyne area with a strong track record in delivering innovative solutions for hazardous and nuclear environments.
As a Senior / Principal Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping projects from pre-concept stage through to delivery, ensuring engineered solutions meet the needs of multiple stakeholders and complex technical requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead pre-concept and concept development for nuclear and hazardous environment projects.
* Collate and manage requirements from multiple stakeholders to develop robust engineered solutions.
* Oversee equipment design, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic aspects, and guide design teams to deliver technical specifications.
* Support prototype assembly, testing, and validation of equipment in-house or on client sites.
* Deliver engineering consultancy studies and detailed reports, presenting complex solutions to clients and project teams.
* Mentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to organisational engineering practices.
Requirements
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or above) with significant experience in the nuclear or hazardous environment sector.
* Proven track record in decommissioning projects, site operations, safety systems, and waste handling.
* Experience leading multi-stakeholder projects, capturing requirements, and generating actionable engineering solutions.
* Strong understanding of detailed design and engineering processes, with familiarity in CAD and relevant engineering software.
* Excellent communication skills, including presenting complex engineering solutions and report writing.
* Chartered Engineer status desirable; experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or multi-discipline engineering is advantageous.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Nuclear Engineer specialist looking to influence project direction, deliver practical solutions, and work across a variety of innovative nuclear and hazardous environment projects.
What’s on Offer for you? A competitive salary (DoE), annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, private healthcare, flexible working, and professional development opportunities. This is the chance to work in a collaborative, supportive work environment, where your contributions and ideas will be highly valued and celebrated.
If this sounds like a role you're interested in, please apply here or get in contact with Charlie Muzzlewhite at Jackson Hogg to arrange a confidential call and ask any questions
As a Senior / Principal Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping projects from pre-concept stage through to delivery, ensuring engineered solutions meet the needs of multiple stakeholders and complex technical requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead pre-concept and concept development for nuclear and hazardous environment projects.
* Collate and manage requirements from multiple stakeholders to develop robust engineered solutions.
* Oversee equipment design, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic aspects, and guide design teams to deliver technical specifications.
* Support prototype assembly, testing, and validation of equipment in-house or on client sites.
* Deliver engineering consultancy studies and detailed reports, presenting complex solutions to clients and project teams.
* Mentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to organisational engineering practices.
Requirements
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or above) with significant experience in the nuclear or hazardous environment sector.
* Proven track record in decommissioning projects, site operations, safety systems, and waste handling.
* Experience leading multi-stakeholder projects, capturing requirements, and generating actionable engineering solutions.
* Strong understanding of detailed design and engineering processes, with familiarity in CAD and relevant engineering software.
* Excellent communication skills, including presenting complex engineering solutions and report writing.
* Chartered Engineer status desirable; experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or multi-discipline engineering is advantageous.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Nuclear Engineer specialist looking to influence project direction, deliver practical solutions, and work across a variety of innovative nuclear and hazardous environment projects.
What’s on Offer for you? A competitive salary (DoE), annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, private healthcare, flexible working, and professional development opportunities. This is the chance to work in a collaborative, supportive work environment, where your contributions and ideas will be highly valued and celebrated.
If this sounds like a role you're interested in, please apply here or get in contact with Charlie Muzzlewhite at Jackson Hogg to arrange a confidential call and ask any questions