nuclear reactor operator jobs in Edinburgh

A leading university in Australia seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Senior Research Associate to contribute to fusion energy reactor design and simulations. The role involves optimization of fuel targets, life assessments of components, and collaboration with partners. Suitable candidates should have a PhD and experience in engineering design and nuclear simulations. This position offers...

Overview Company Overview Blue Energy's mission is to unlock energy abundance, energy affordability, energy security, and turn-key decarbonization by developing the fastest path to deploying new nuclear MWs at scale. We are utilizing shipyard manufacturing supply chains and techniques from offshore oil and wind to reduce the cost of nuclear plants by over 60% and the manufacturing timeline to 24...

You will apply your technical expertise to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable project delivery while building specialist knowledge in one of the fastest-growing areas of the energy transition.

Overview At Element Digital Engineering, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer smart, practical solutions that shape industries. As part of the global Element Materials Technology group, we combine advanced simulation and consultancy with world-class testing, inspection, and certification expertise. From nuclear and aerospace to energy and defence, our work spans sectors and scales. One day...

Role: Principal Electrical Engineer Location: Devonport(Hybrid role requiring onsite presence 2 days/month) Duration: 2 years Inside IR35: Umbrella About our Client: Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and...

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You will work within a supportive team with the ability to plug into and access our wider network of professionals

You will have the opportunity to see your designs come to fruition through site visits and client engagement

You will be working alongside respected specialists in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, with access to top-tier work and a clear path for career progression. Applicants should have solid experience in regulatory and commercial matters within the energy sector or other highly regulated industries.

You will play a key role in ensuring advanced reactor systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across customer sites in the UK and internationally. Key Responsibilities Design, configure, and deploy PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for continuous processing equipment. Develop control philosophies, I/O schedules, and functional design specifications.

You will support the delivery of strategic and technical advisory services across a range of sectors to industrialisation and MMC advisors to infrastructure owners and programmes across the UK and overseas. You'll work with clients, design teams, manufacturers and contractors to embed DfMA, MMC, and platform‐based approaches into projects and programmes.

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Company Overview Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs. We have extensive experience in...

Overview Due to continued growth in the workload of our successful Water business, we seek to recruit Clean Water Modellers to our Edinburgh office. The successful candidate will join a team of geographers, GIS specialists and engineers and play a key role in delivering to a range of Clients including Water Companies, Local Authorities, developers with the potential to get involved with...

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

Our client, an independent UK Law Firm, is currently recruiting a Senior Associate to join its Construction & Engineering Team in Edinburgh. The team is one of the largest in the UK and operates across various sectors including transport, renewable energy and nuclear, defence and infrastructure. The team provides advice on a wide range of non-contentious construction matters, including projects...

You will lead the delivery of wind owner's engineering projects for clients in the UK, Ireland and worldwide, ensuring they are appropriately resourced, delivered on time and budget as well as supporting our clients to increase the project value whilst reducing the risks.

You will provide support to deliver challenging and engaging Nuclear, Defence and buildings projects.

You will assist in the production of building fire strategies, fire and explosion assessments and the design of fire and explosion protection systems and arrangements.

You will apply your technical expertise to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable project delivery while building specialist knowledge in one of the fastest-growing areas of the energy transition.

Overview The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) or Senior Research Associate (Level B) to pursue the design development and simulations of engineering solutions for fusion energy reactor design. The successful candidate will carry out both independent and team research within a collaborative partnership between UNSW and the fusion...

Role : Principal Electrical Engineer Location : Devonport(Hybrid role requiring onsite presence 2 days/month) Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex...