Are you ready to take ownership of complex civil engineering systems that play a critical role in managing the UK’s nuclear legacy? Would you thrive in a role where you can apply your expertise across a unique mix of historic and modern structures while shaping how they are maintained, improved, and decommissioned?
Hinkley Point A offers a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of nuclear decommissioning, supporting the safe long-term management of vital infrastructure. As a Civil System Engineer, you’ll work across an incredibly diverse portfolio from concrete foundations and sumps to steel structures and reactor shield walls building your expertise in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment
What will you be doing
In this role, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of civil engineering systems, becoming the focal point for their performance, safety, and compliance. You’ll define and deliver engineering strategies that ensure long-term reliability while identifying opportunities for maintenance improvements and investment. Your work will directly support safe site operations and the successful delivery of decommissioning activities.
You’ll also play a key role in monitoring system performance, leading inspections, and developing the documentation and technical standards needed to maintain compliance. Working across teams, you’ll provide proactive engineering support to projects, ensuring seamless integration and handover of system changes, while contributing to continuous improvement and operational learning.
- Own and manage assigned civil systems, developing strategies to ensure safety, compliance, and long-term performance
- Lead inspections, monitor and analyse system data, and implement corrective actions and improvements
- Support and deliver engineering modifications, acting as the responsible engineer for system changes
- Provide expert technical input to projects and stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery
Who are we looking for
You’re a motivated and capable civil engineer with experience working in an industrial or plant-based environment, confident in applying engineering standards within a regulated setting. You bring a strong safety mindset and enjoy taking ownership of systems, solving problems, and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. You’re equally comfortable applying your existing knowledge and developing new expertise especially in nuclear operations.
You’ll need a solid engineering foundation, with a minimum HNC (or equivalent) and ideally a degree in engineering, alongside practical experience in a civil engineering role within an industrial setting. Experience in nuclear or conventional plant, along with an understanding of national or company engineering standards and stakeholder engagement, is essential. Progression toward professional accreditation or chartership is advantageous, and experience with safety cases, risk assessment, or regulated environments will set you apart.
- A recognised engineering qualification (minimum HNC or equivalent, ideally with a degree) and experience in a civil engineering role within an industrial or plant environment
- Experience in nuclear or conventional plant operations, engineering, or maintenance, with a strong understanding of engineering standards and compliance
- Proven ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative, safety-focused environment
- A desire to develop professionally, with interest in progressing toward professional membership or chartership
We also welcome applications from those looking to develop and therefore may not meet all the essential criteria for the role. In these circumstances there may be a lower grade offered for a development opportunity. The successful candidate would be considered on a case by case basis and supported with a PDP (Personal Development Plan) to enable a clear path for progression into the role.
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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
