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.

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)