Richard Hambry

Principle Engineer – Turbine Island       

Derby

£55,000 - £68,000 Depending on Experience

 

Introduction

 

Astute are proud to be supporting the UK Nuclear SMR (Small Modular Reactor) supply chain and we are looking to recruit a Principal Design Engineer to work for an award-winning engineering consultancy based out of Derby.

 

The Principal Design Engineer will be responsible for leading a team of designers to deliver the Turbine Island’s main turbine generator and feedwater systems engineering design development activities.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Support the Turbine Island Lead in delivering the engineering activities within the design teams
• Liaise closely with the other SMR Island engineering functions
• Development of Safety and Functional requirements
• Design package production
• Development and review of water and steam cycle P&ID’s
• Preparation of technical specifications and reports
• Develop modularisation concepts
• Maintain equipment lists and engineering schedules
• Review Turbine Island 3D CAD models
• Support lead SMR developer on preliminary safety reviews, HAZOP reviews, optioneering and reactor island and turbine island systems interface requirements reviews

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for a Principal Engineer with the following:

• Relevant experience in steam turbine and feedwater systems
• Experience in similar roles with specific emphasis on FEED through to detail design and EPC
• Experience leading and managing a multi-disciplinary design teams
• Appreciation of CDM and construction process
• CEng in relevant engineering discipline or working towards
• Security Clearance or capability of achieving it

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive salary of £55K - £68K, depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• Career development in a major contributor to the future UK energy mix

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 910 473 and ask to speak to Stuart Clark who can tell you more.