Join NRS Dounreay as a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer and play a key role in delivering complex engineering projects within a highly regulated nuclear environment. You will engage with technical activities, ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, and work closely with stakeholders to drive project success. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise where precision, governance, and safety are critical.
Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) is seeking a skilled Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to join our team at the Dounreay site within the Reactors programme area. This role is key to supporting the safe and effective delivery of engineering projects within a highly regulated nuclear environment.
The role will cover new build projects, continued operation of existing facilities and upgrades to support decommissioning works, all of which will require C&I support. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team directly contributing to these activities.
As a C&I Engineer you will have proven knowledge and experience in the delivery of C&I projects and providing plant support. Due to the variety of work in Reactors, knowledge and experience of Electrical Engineering would also be beneficial for the role although not essential. Experience in acting in an Intelligent Customer role is also desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver C&I related engineering tasks
- Support the development and maintenance of project schedules (from an engineering perspective)
- Apply health, safety, environmental and waste management processes in support ofengineering activities, taking advice where necessary from appropriate specialists
- Liaise effectively with stakeholders on specific projects
- Perform the responsibilities of Authorisations relevant to the post
Skills & Experience Required
- Experience in Controls & Instrumentation engineering, ideally within nuclear or other regulated industries
- Strong understanding of engineering project lifecycle and delivery
- Knowledge of relevant safety, environmental, and compliance standards
- Ability to develop and implement engineering procedures and plans
- Experience of engaging with regulators and external stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
Why Join NRS Dounreay?
- Play an integral role in a critical national programme
- Contribute to the safe and effective delivery of complex decommissioning activities
- Help uphold the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality
- Make a direct impact on protecting people, the environment, and site infrastructure
- Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options
Interviews are expected week commencing 3rd of August 2026. Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early application.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected]
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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.
