Principal Nuclear Engineer

Principal Nuclear Engineer - Control Systems & Automation | Sheffield

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Redline Group is recruiting for an experienced Principal Nuclear Engineer in Sheffield to join an established engineering and systems integration business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional to take technical ownership of complex control systems and automation projects within the nuclear and highly regulated engineering sectors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, overseeing the design, development and integration of advanced control systems, and ensuring successful project delivery from initial concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design, development and integration of control systems for nuclear and safety-critical applications.


• Provide technical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teams based in Sheffield.


• Oversee PLC, SCADA, HMI and associated control system hardware and software development.


• Manage engineering activities throughout the full project lifecycle, including design, testing, integration and commissioning.


• Ensure engineering solutions comply with relevant nuclear industry standards, safety requirements and quality procedures.


• Support project planning, resource allocation, technical risk management and budget control.


• Work closely with customers, stakeholders and internal delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes.


• Mentor and develop engineers, promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong background in control systems engineering, industrial automation or systems integration.


• Previous experience within the nuclear industry or another highly regulated, safety-critical engineering environment.


• Proven experience leading technical engineering teams and delivering complex engineering projects.


• Good understanding of PLC, SCADA, HMI and associated control system technologies.


• Experience managing engineering design, verification, validation and commissioning activities.


• Strong knowledge of engineering quality standards, technical documentation and compliance requirements.


• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.


• Extensive relevant engineering experience, including senior technical responsibilities.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent Principal Nuclear Engineer position based in Sheffield.


• Flexible working arrangements.


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.


• Exposure to technically challenging nuclear engineering projects.


• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.


• Opportunity to influence technical strategy and lead engineering delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Nuclear Engineer, Lead Control Systems Engineer or Senior Automation Engineer seeking a technically influential leadership position in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, within a growing engineering organisation.

Apply now or contact Kieran Pratt at Redline Group for a confidential discussion about this Principal Nuclear Engineer opportunity in Sheffield.

Via Kpratt@redlinegroup.Com or 01582878832 Quoting Ref KDP1072