Principal Nuclear Engineer

Principal Nuclear Engineer - Control Systems & Automation | Sheffield

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Redline Group is recruiting for an experienced Principal Nuclear Engineer in Sheffield to join an established engineering and systems integration business. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional to take technical ownership of complex control systems and automation projects within the nuclear and highly regulated engineering sectors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, overseeing the design, development and integration of advanced control systems, and ensuring successful project delivery from initial concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the technical design, development and integration of control systems for nuclear and safety-critical applications. Provide technical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teams based in Sheffield. Oversee PLC, SCADA, HMI and associated control system hardware and software development. Manage engineering activities throughout the full project lifecycle, including design, testing, integration and commissioning. Ensure engineering solutions comply with relevant nuclear industry standards, safety requirements and quality procedures. Support project planning, resource allocation, technical risk management and budget control. Work closely with customers, stakeholders and internal delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes. Mentor and develop engineers, promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience Required

Strong background in control systems engineering, industrial automation or systems integration. Previous experience within the nuclear industry or another highly regulated, safety-critical engineering environment. Proven experience leading technical engineering teams and delivering complex engineering projects. Good understanding of PLC, SCADA, HMI and associated control system technologies. Experience managing engineering design, verification, validation and commissioning activities. Strong knowledge of engineering quality standards, technical documentation and compliance requirements. Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills. Extensive relevant engineering experience, including senior technical responsibilities.

What's on Offer?

Permanent Principal Nuclear Engineer position based in Sheffield. Flexible working arrangements. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Exposure to technically challenging nuclear engineering projects. Supportive and collaborative engineering environment. Opportunity to influence technical strategy and lead engineering delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Nuclear Engineer, Lead Control Systems Engineer or Senior Automation Engineer seeking a technically influential leadership position in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, within a growing engineering organisation.

Apply now or contact Kieran Pratt at Redline Group for a confidential discussion about this Principal Nuclear Engineer opportunity in Sheffield. Via (url removed) or (phone number removed) Quoting Ref KDP1072