AECOM
Principal Process Engineer - Nuclear
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"Empowering Innovation in Nuclear Energy: Join AECOM’s Vision for a Sustainable Future!"
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join as Principal Process Engineer (Nuclear – Bristol, Hybrid)
Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the Nuclear Industry?
About the Role
You’ll be part of AECOM’s growing Principal Process Engineer team in the UK’s nuclear sector. This leadership role allows you to engage in diverse projects throughout their lifecycle, from consultancy to full engineering solutions. You’ll ensure projects align with quality, safety, and environmental standards while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
AECOM’s multiDisciplinary Nuclear SQEP team has delivered excellence in the nuclear sector for over 50 years. We tackle unique challenges with rigorous safety standards and sustainable practices. Our focus spans decommissioning, innovation in energy production, and securing the UK’s nuclear future for generations.
This is a critical opportunity to shape the nuclear industry’s next chapter with a dynamic team of industry leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Core Process Engineering
• Lead and review process engineering deliverables with full accountability, including:
- Process Descriptions
- Basis of Design & Process Flow Diagrams
- Process & Instrumentation Diagrams
- Detailed process calculations, schedules, and data sheets
- Material and enthalpy balances • Develop and delegate deliverables for project deadlines. • Ensure designs meet project scope, safety regulations, and health/safety standards. • Apply Safety in Design principles consistently.
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Project Leadership
• Manage project programs, team workloads, and interoffice communications. • Integrate process design with civil, mechanical, electrical teams to ensure cohesive project delivery. • Monitor design development in meetings and produce reporting documentation.
Team Growth & Collaboration
• Develop the Process Team through training, mentoring, and peer reviews. • Assist with recruitment activities and identify incoming work opportunities.
Sustainable & Regulatory Compliance
• Support the Integrated Safety Case development for nuclear projects. • Guarantee fit-for-purpose judgments in problem-solving. • Manage contractors and build partnerships with delivery firms.
Continuous Learning
• Monitor technical and commercial nuclear industry trends.
Requirements
Experience & Expertise
- Chartered Member (CEng) granted or waiting with Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) or equivalent authority.
- 10+ years’ modern experience as a Process Engineer—preferably in nuclear design.
- Advanced autonomy and safety-compliant leadership in codes & regulations.
- Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in:
- Health and Safety framework/application
- Project delivery and process engineering bid proposals
- Team leadership & mentoring
- Proficiency in contract management (preferably NEC Construction Operations) as well as nuclear-specific regulations and standards.
- Technical familiarity with Piping and Instrument Design Standards (ASME, ISO EN, EN).
Competencies
• High-level multiTasking, clear communication, and client engagement skills. • Security clearance eligibility (UK clearance required for this role). • Full UK driving license.
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Compliance
• Employment is conditional to meeting UK security clearance requirements for AECOM projects. • All new hires must attend in-Person onboarding for Day 1 security and compliance processes.
Benefits & Perks
AECOM offers a supportive culture, a hybrid work model, and personalised benefits including:
- Continuous learning & career development (portfolio inclusive of practice networks and internship obtainability).
- Flexible & hybrid work arrangements to balance professional and personal goals.
- Collective wellness support including health plans, family benefits, AI tools, and mental health services.
- Northwestern Mutual Life/ Long-term disability insurance.
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) initiatives integrated into policy-making processes.
- Relocation support for critical roles (applies to applicable locales and eligible candidates).
Additional Notes
- Please apply through our standard channels, noting #LP-RP1 #AECOMUKNUCLEAR
- Fair chance for all: AECOM adheres to Disability Confident principles and accommodations are available. Contact accessibility.contact@aecom.com for support.
About AECOM
AECOM is a Fortune 500 infrastructure consulting firm, driving transformational outcomes in cities, water, energy, & transport. Our global teams bridge technical expertise, transformative innovation, and sustainability to build resilient legacies for future generations. In FY 2025, AECOM’s Professional Services revenue hit $16.1 billion.
Why AECOM? Join a global firm with the flexibility and purpose to shape the future, uplift communities, and deliver on our vision of a better world. Apply today.
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