Worksite Engineer - Decommissioning (Client Side)

Job description

Worksite Engineer – Decommissioning
Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
Hybrid working: 4 days in the office ,1 day remote.  
Arrangement: Permanent.

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferable.

Job Purpose: 

The Worksite Lead Engineer is a key technical role to lead teams (through actions) where the incumbent is responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and efficient engineering solutions for decommissioning activities through the pre-construction and construction phases. This role reports to the JDR Decommissioning Lead Engineer;

• Own and drive the engineering aspects of decommissioning worksite investigations, surveys, research(discovery), hazard identification, inventory, deplanting methodologies and planning.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with applicable regulatory, legal, and UKAEA JDR processes.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement mitigation strategies throughout the lifecycle of decommissioning projects
• Reaching and deep knowledge of decommissioning strategies
• Interface with the Principal Contractor and Contractors where necessary.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead optioneering and feasibility studies within worksite constraints to identify viable decommissioning approaches.
• Develop and maintain multi-phase decommissioning plans, including Post[1]Operational Clean Out (POCO) and deplanting strategies.
• Oversee input data collection, conditioning, and validation to support accurate planning and decision-making.
• Create decommissioning flow diagrams and throughput models to optimize sequencing and resource allocation.
• Plan and coordinate investigations and characterisation activities to inform decommissioning design and hazard management.
• Develop detailed plans for deplanting, size reduction, and associated engineering design activities.
• Support hazard identification processes, maintain the Hazard Register, and ensure alignment with SHE requirements.
• Prepare method statements, designer risk assessments, Pre-Construction
  Information (PCI), and support Construction Phase Planning (CPP).
• Prepare for and present at design and gate reviews, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.
• Interface with principal designer and contractor teams, managing interactions with health physics, waste, asbestos, and other stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice to resolve delivery obstacles using creative solutions, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Collaborate with the JDR Decommissioning Lead Engineer to define engineering strategy, reach back for lessons learned, and mentor other teams as required.

Desired profile

Essential Experience & Qualifications: 

• Relevant engineering degree (BSc/MSc) or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status with a recognized professional institution or significant experience in similar decommissioning roles.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and their implementation.
• Strong understanding of design standards and UK compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
• Working knowledge of a broad range of engineering disciplines
• Familiarity with industry-standard information management systems used in decommissioning.
• Proven track record delivering engineered solutions in decommissioning or waste management projects.
• Experience managing highly complex technical projects, including risk mitigation.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a technical lead, including coaching and mentoring.
• Experience supervising staff and ensuring adherence to safety and design standards.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to influence and lead teams effectively.
• Proactive approach to safety and problem-solving

 Deliverables: 

• D1: Discovery & Initiation Phase (3-4months)
• D2: Pre-Construction Phase Engineering (4-6 months)
• D3: Construction Phase (Nominal 9-18 months)
• D4: Problem-Solving & Knowledge Transfer (Continuous)

About NUVIA UK

NUVIA est une branche de VINCI, plus grand groupe intégré de concessions et BTP du monde. NUVIA est plus particulièrement l'entité nucléaire du Groupe VINCI et est impliqué dans le cycle de vie tout entier des installations nucléaires, du New Build au démantèlement, en passant par la maintenance et l'exploitation.

NUVIA est en croissance constante, avec plus de 2700 salariés dans le monde. En moyenne, 100 hommes et femmes nous rejoignent chaque année. Maintenant, plus que jamais, nous recherchons de nouveaux talents pour soutenir la croissance du groupe.