Lead Nuclear Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Nuclear Engineer to join our Safety & Control team in Sheffield.

Reporting to the Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and integration of control systems across the nuclear industry. You will also support in leading technical solutions, mentoring the team, and collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams.

You will be part of a growing Nuclear team and have the opportunity to contribute to the progression of the team.

Through our 50 year history, ITI Group has combined the skills, experience, and knowledge of many recognised and respected industry names to become a leading partner for industry. We develop and integrate digital transformation solutions for Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors. We advance safe, secure and sustainable operations through the innovative use of technology.

You’ll be joining a global brand with locations across the UK, Europe and North America. Our people work together with clients to solve problems, unlock the potential of the connected world, and create solutions that deliver value.

At the heart of ITI Group is a complete commitment to innovation and transformation. Our people are practical, insightful and dynamic, with a personal approach. We are dedicated to working in partnership with our colleagues, leaders and customers, and developing a culture that allows us to inspire, and deliver a safe, sustainable future where people shine.

You will:

•  Contribute to Nuclear behaviours and safety.
• Successfully identify and complete all relevant training both in-house and external, as required.
• Review and approve complex system architectures, designs, and detailed specifications to meet client requirements.
• Manage the integration of the overall systems compatibility, performance and compliance. 
• Be accountable for the system testing and validation routines to verify that systems meet design specifications and performance criteria. 
• Lead and approve the delivery of comprehensive technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, test plans, operator manuals and quality documentation.
• Analyse and translate client requirements into functional and non-functional specifications independently or as a part of a larger team, whilst checking against any compliance standards. 
• Lead technical discussions with the project teams and identify and resolve technical issues. 
• Plan and lead commissioning at client sites.
• Coordinate the testing and troubleshooting of bespoke systems. 
• Identify and champion changes and improvements as opportunities arise.
• Identify training opportunities in line with the project requirements, inclusive of mandatory training. 
• Provide coaching, mentorship and technical guidance to the team, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
• Support the maintenance and/or development of the Client interface, this includes being the technical lead in project meetings with clients. 
• Feed into the technical sign off during the bidding process, including approval of time.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, workshop and project management, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Communicate and report to relevant stakeholders and colleagues to ensure project success.
• Accurately report technical delivery, highlighting successes, failures and recovery plans.

We are looking for:

Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in systems engineering/hardware or electrical design.
• Technical Expertise of Software Packages relevant to the role of a Senior Systems i.e. SCADA packages, PLC packages and HMI packages.
• Specific industry experience will be required in certain specialisms, such as highly regulated industries.
• Experience in the application of systems engineering principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity and experience in the application of system integration processes, tools and technologies.
• A good understanding of industry and company quality management systems, process and procedure.
•  Experience of software development.
• Experience working on client sites.

Skills and Abilities

• Good verbal, written and presentation skills for effective collaboration and client interaction.
• An ability to provide technical solutions in the bidding process, including estimating of time. 
• The ability to demonstrate good principles of leadership and management.

In line with our company values we are looking for someone who,

📈Will 'Deliver' what we promise

🦺Will demand the highest levels of 'Safety and Security'

🏆Will apply 'Technical Mastery'

🧠Is committed to 'Continual Learning'

🤝Can work 'Collaboratively'

💡Will challenge the norm to make a difference through 'Innovation'

Inspire and innovate with us; Join ITI Group, a place where you can shine! Find out more about what we can offer you by visiting our careers page on the ITI Group Website.

At ITI Group our people are our best asset. We offer a variety of benefits, to attract and retain talent, which include:

• 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, plus the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays
• Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Healthy Extras - Employee Assistance Programme, access to a practising GP, Confidential Advice
• Enhanced family friendly policies

ITI is an equal opportunities employer. For more information, please refer to our Equality of Opportunity statement on the ITI Group Careers page.