Are you looking for a role where your expertise directly supports the safe delivery of one of the UK's most significant nuclear decommissioning programmes? This is an opportunity to play an important role at Chapelcross, helping ensure operations are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently while contributing to the site's long-term mission.
You will join a collaborative team working across Operations, Infrastructure, Systems Engineering and Project functions, using your knowledge and operational experience to support decommissioning activities and continuous improvement initiatives. If you enjoy technical problem solving, working across multiple disciplines and maintaining the highest standards of safety, this could be the role for you.
You will support the planning, preparation and execution of decommissioning operations and routine plant activities across the Chapelcross site. Working closely with operational and engineering teams, you will develop work packages, provide technical support and ensure activities are delivered in accordance with Nuclear Site Licence Conditions, statutory requirements and company standards.
Providing technical support to operations, maintenance and project teams, including plant inspections, investigations and operational readiness activities.
You will be a motivated engineering/operational professional with a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence and collaborative working. You will be capable of applying sound judgement and contributing positively to the successful delivery of Chapelcross's decommissioning programme.
You must hold an HNC or higher qualification in an Engineering discipline, or an equivalent NQF Level 5 qualification, together with experience within an operational, engineering or technical environment.
Knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements, alongside the ability to interpret technical documentation and procedures.
Experience planning, coordinating or supporting engineering, operational or project activities, with effective stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience within the nuclear industry or another highly regulated environment, including knowledge of decommissioning, plant modifications or Nuclear Site Licence requirements.
Sound like you? Apply now and help shape the safe, secure future of Chapelcross site.
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Please note: All successful candidates 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.
At NRS, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We want to ensure you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
We offer flexibility on base location for multi-site roles and are happy to discuss flexible working options.
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
