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Engineering Opportunities - Defence & Nuclear

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Engineering Opportunities - Defence & Nuclear
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The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
Engineering Opportunities - Defence & Nuclear
Electrical Engineers | ECI Engineers | Mechanical Engineers | Civil Engineers | Civil & Structural Engineers | Nuclear Safety Case Engineers | Engineering Managers (Electrical & Mechanical)
Role Summary
As our portfolio continues to grow, we are seeking talented engineers and engineering leaders to join our expanding teams across the UK. Whether your expertise lies in Electrical Engineering, ECI, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Nuclear Safety or Engineering Management, you will have the opportunity to contribute to complex, high-profile programmes supporting critical UK Defence and Nuclear infrastructure.
We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office-based, hybrid site-based and remote opportunities with occasional travel to client offices or project sites.
Responsibilities
Depending on your discipline and level of experience, you may be responsible for:
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- Delivering engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Producing, reviewing and approving technical documentation, calculations and reports.
- Supporting design, analysis, verification and technical assurance activities.
- Ensuring compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
- Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Identifying, managing and mitigating technical risks.
- Supporting project delivery, planning and stakeholder engagement.
- Providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior engineers.
- Contributing to continuous improvement and innovative engineering solutions.
Required Experience
We are interested in hearing from candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Civil & Structural Engineering
- Nuclear Safety Case Development
- Technical Assurance and Governance
- Engineering Design and Analysis
- Project Delivery within highly regulated industries
- Engineering Leadership and Team Management
Candidates should possess relevant qualifications such as an HNC, HND, Degree, Master's Degree or equivalent industry experience within their discipline.
Security Requirements
These opportunities support highly sensitive UK Defence and Nuclear programmes. Applicants must:


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- Be sole British nationals.
- Be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK Security Clearance.
Due to the nature of the work, applications from candidates who do not meet these requirements cannot be considered.
Working Arrangements
Opportunities are available on the following basis:
- Hybrid (Office Base in Glasgow)
- Hybrid (Site Base in Helensburgh)
- Remote with Occasional Office or Site Visits
Working arrangements will vary depending on the role, project and business requirements.
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