Nuclear Technical Engineer

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We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

AT&R aims to provide world‑leading consultancy services across highly regulated industries.

We provide risk‑based, proportionate, independent oversight and assurance of whether a project, process, system or product meets defined standards, requirements or expectations.

We identify, define and execute programmes of research and technology to support the continued safe operation of some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges, including the UK Naval Nuclear Propulsion Programme.

A ring‑fenced and independent organisation that supports regulators with assessments, audits and guidance development.

Our dynamic, customer‑facing Independent Nuclear Assurance (INA) team has been supporting the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) naval nuclear propulsion programme for over sixty years. A number of exciting opportunities have arisen to join this diverse team of highly experienced staff who play a key role in supporting the safe operation of the UK’s submarine fleet.

As a Nuclear Technical Engineer, you will help deliver independent assurance services to the MoD. This includes the provision of safety and technical advice for current and future submarine Naval Reactor Plants (NRP), working across a wide range of technical disciplines to provide balanced, proportionate and timely support.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about nuclear safety and who desire to work on some of the most complex, challenging and important projects within the UK. The role requires a general knowledge of the design and operation of the NRP, safety science development and methodologies, and the ability to communicate effectively.

We are particularly interested in candidates with an aptitude and enthusiasm for mechanical systems and structural integrity to complement our existing team. Comprehensive training can be provided across a range of technical areas to support development. If you meet most but not all of the requirements, or are working in civil nuclear/high‑hazard industries and are keen to take on a new challenge, we would like to hear from you.

• Providing authoritative advice to the MoD through safety and technical assessments.
• Supporting meetings with the MoD and their contractors.
• Co‑ordinating output across a range of relevant technical disciplines.
• Working according to the best applicable safety, technical, and regulatory standards against agreed programmes and budgets.
• Working in accordance with business requirements for health, safety, environment, and security, and seeking continuous improvement in all aspects of work.

• Degree (Level 6, minimum requirement) in science or engineering (or equivalent).
• Membership of (or working towards) a professional institution is desirable.
• Knowledge or operational experience of the Naval Reactor Plant is desirable.
• Knowledge of safety cases (structures and function).
• Familiarity with related documentation (NRPA NSMA, DSA
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