Senior Engineer C&I (246/26)

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Senior Engineer C&I

A vacancy has arisen within our Fuel Cycle Area (FCA) Engineering team for a Senior Engineer Control & Instrumentation (C&I). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to take a leading role in delivering high quality engineering solutions that support Dounreay's decommissioning mission.  You will provide engineering oversight, governance and strategic direction, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest professional standards while influencing the future development of engineering capability across the organisation.
Appointment type
Permanent
Full time/part time
Full time
Job category
Engineering
Flexible working available?
Yes
Location
Dounreay
Salary range
£46,267 to £79,434
Posted Date
21/07/2026
Closing Date
04/08/2026
Reference
246/26

What you'll be doing:

In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and implementing engineering strategies, safety case delivery plans and technical governance arrangements that support safe and effective project delivery. Working closely with regulators, stakeholders, contractors and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide expert technical guidance, approve engineering solutions and maintain Design Authority arrangements to ensure robust decision-making and regulatory compliance. You will also play a key role in developing engineering capability, managing resources, supporting project approvals and guiding engineering teams to deliver fit-for-purpose design and safety solutions aligned with site objectives.

  • Develop and deliver engineering, safety case and technical governance strategies across a portfolio of projects.
  • Provide technical assurance and approval of engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legislative and quality requirements.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with regulators, stakeholders, contractors and internal teams to support successful project outcomes.
  • Manage engineering resources, technical capability and line management responsibilities to ensure the effective delivery of engineering objectives.

What you'll bring:

You will be degree qualified in Engineering (or equivalent) and possess comprehensive C&I engineering experience, gained within a complex technical environment.

  • You will have a strong track record of supporting projects throughout the full lifecycle, from design and manufacture through to installation and commissioning, ideally within the nuclear sector or another highly regulated industry
  • As a confident communicator you will be able to influence stakeholders, build strong working relationships and provide clear technical direction to multidisciplinary teams
  • Combined with excellent organisational skills and technical expertise, you will demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety, compliance and engineering excellence
  • Post specific capability analysis assessment
We are looking to hold interviews week commencing Monday 17 August 2026, however, please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
 
If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.

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Benefits Package

Please note:  All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks.  For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.