Nuclear Engineer

Senior Nuclear Engineer Location : Cumbria - Hybrid, 3 days per week on site. Salary : £44,000-£48,000 plus package. Security Clearance : Sole British Nationals only – due to the nature of projects, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. About the Role Copello are seeking an experienced Nuclear Engineer to join a growing team delivering cutting-edge projects within the UK Defence sector. What You’ll Be Doing Reviewing design documentation and assessing plant design changes Assessing plant build maturity for transition between build phases Ensuring maintenance of reactor plant design intent throughout build and commissioning Supporting the writing and presentation of technical reports to aid problem resolution Contributing to programme delivery through innovative engineering solutions Supporting the Intelligent Customer function for reactor plant documentation and safety cases Gaining experience by learning from senior engineers and developing towards future opportunities Your Skills and Experience Essential: Degree-qualified in Engineering or Physical Sciences (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials, Chemistry, Physics) or equivalent experience Understanding of the engineering lifecycle Strong sense of ownership and accountability in work delivery Ability to produce clear, structured technical reports Desirable: Experience justifying design change, ideally within a nuclear environment Understanding of nuclear regulations and industry standards Experience within civil nuclear or defence/naval engineering Completion of a graduate scheme or prior relevant industry experience Strong presentation and communication skills

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, UK, GB

Posted Date: 10/25/2025