Job Description

Appointment type

Permanent

Full time/part time

Full time

Job category

Engineering

Location

Dounreay

Salary range

46,267 to 79,434

Posted Date

25/11/2025

Closing Date

09/02/2026

Reference

335/26





Vacancies have arisen within the fuel cycle area (FCA) for engineers to support the decommissioning programme. The roles will involve integrating into well-established facility teams and assuming responsibility for a number of the engineering elements within the facility. A key part of the role is monitoring condition of assets, assessing their fitness for purpose writing technical requirements for project work and providing engineering intelligent customer support in addition to plant/ facility compliance/ maintenance activities.



The successful candidate would also be expected to assist with the development and management of the asset management plan (AMP) for the facility. Other examples of areas requiring support are but not limited to providing the engineering oversight and direction for the plant modifications, upgrades, installation, removal, and replacement.

Main Responsibilities:

Control, develop and monitor plans and procedures Design, evaluate and deliver the technical governance of projects Identify resource requirements to prepare for/carry out activities Develop appropriate solutions for operational problems Write technical specifications Apply health, safety, environmental and waste management processes with engineering activities taking advice where necessary from appropriate specialists Undertake the professional management and execution of contract and project works including observation of work to identify industry standards are applied Monitor implementation of plans and procedures to ensure compliance with project schedules, safety procedures and legislation Liaise effectively with regulators and stakeholders on specific projects Perform the responsibilities of management appointments relevant to the post

Aptitudes and Experience:

HND in Engineering or equivalent, degree preferred Relevant engineering experience Ability to be part of a project team to safely manage the delivery of decommissioning projects to an agreed timescale, cost and quality Effective communication skills to manage internal and external stakeholders when required Demonstrate behaviours such as resilience, integrity, reliability, ownership Demonstrates skills such as team work, conflict resolution, decision making Post specific physical capability analysis assessment

Interviews to be held:

Week commencing Monday 16 February 2026





If you require assistance with any aspect of the recruitment process, then contact careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk so that we can make any necessary reasonable adjustment.

NRS attracts an excellent Benefits package:

Standard full time working week with every third Friday off (unless subject to shift work). This working pattern equates to approximately 17 days additional holidays per year Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, and in addition, 8 days statutory public holidays, 2 and a half days privilege holidays and 2 and a half days Christmas/New Year closure holidays Paid overtime available Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount Annual company bonus payment of up to 5% basic salary as at 31 March Relocation assistance (where appropriate) Dounreay recognises individual and team achievements or exemplary safe behaviour through the award of vouchers Maternity leave, adoption leave, shared parental leave and paternity leave that offers enhanced payments above the statutory minimum requirements for qualifying employees Additional paid time off for training purposes for local volunteer services such as the retained Fire Service, the Coastguard Rescue Service and Scottish Mountain Rescue. NRS also provide the same support to our employees in the Reserve Forces Access to our onsite Occupational Health Service Access to Aviva Digicare+ Workplace Health package which includes free annual health check, access to a digital GP, nutritional consultations, mental health consultations and second medical opinions Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App Cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees Company sick pay scheme Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS)

At Dounreay we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We therefore actively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, with different experiences and perspectives and we are committed to ensuring that we work in an inclusive way that means everyone can perform at their best.



Dounreay is a member of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria, Dounreay will interview the best candidates from within that group.