Holtec International
Project Engineer
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Project Engineer
The Project Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering site-based engineering activities in line with client processes and safety standards. The role involves managing work packages, supporting field execution, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with project, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Location: Leiston, Suffolk, UK
Onsite Requirements: 5 days per week onsite which may increase during key project phases. More flexible arrangements may be available during routine office-based periods.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work within the client’s work management process
- Draft and obtain approval for Work Order Cards (WOCs)
- Manage and implement risk mitigation actions identified in the risk register
- Apply lessons learned from previous projects
- Identify and escalate issues to the Project Manager
- Manage Condition Reports and support the Corrective Action Programme
- Prepare documentation and work packs ahead of field activities
- Supervise field activities on site
- Review and approve subcontractor risk assessments and method statements
- Maintain Work Area Standards
- Support emergent issues and document updates
- Record lessons learned and raise observations in the client database
- Liaise with client departments as required
- Review spare parts usage and coordinate with the client’s Supply Chain team
- Author Category 3 Engineering Changes
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline
- 3–5 years of relevant industry experience
- HNC or HND in a relevant engineering discipline
- Demonstrable experience in a site-based project engineering role
- Experience managing subcontractors and enforcing health & safety standards
- Ability to obtain security clearance
- Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and clients
- Ability to independently plan, organise, and manage small work packages
- Experience using project management methodologies
- Experience ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards, including CDM regulations
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) qualification
- Experience working in regulated environments, preferably within power generation or nuclear sites
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We believe great work deserves great rewards. Our benefits go beyond the basics, reflecting our commitment to supporting your whole self…your health, your future, and your career growth. This includes:
Benefits
- Private health insurance for physical and mental health, 24/7 GP access, dental/optical cashback, and travel insurance for you and your family
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with Christmas shutdown
- Hybrid work opportunities available where business needs and role requirements allow
- Education assistance to support continued professional growth, reimbursement of professional membership fees
- Employer matched pension contributions, life insurance, enhanced maternity/paternity benefits
If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges and make a lasting impact, we invite you to build your career at Holtec—a generation ahead by design™.
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