Process Engineer

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Process Engineer

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the Nuclear sector?

Are you eager to work on exciting and challenging projects from day one?

Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your contributions matter?

If so, we want to hear from you!

The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Junior Process Engineer to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-impact projects within the nuclear sector. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to grow, develop, and make meaningful contributions to critical engineering solutions.

Join a specialist nuclear engineering consultancy who offer a supportive and inclusive workplace where your professional development is a priority. Working in a collaborative environment your expertise will thrive, whether you’re working remotely or from the office you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Remuneration and benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Private medical insurance (single, partner, and family options available)
Non-contributory pension scheme
25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days)
Flexible hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balanceThe role As a Junior Process Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery of engineering design packages that meet the required standards of time, cost, and quality. You’ll also provide expert process engineering advice and take on some of the more complex technical challenges within the team.

Your duties and responsibilities will be
Produce design deliverables (drawings, reports, calculations) that adhere to safety, cost, quality, and time requirements.
Provide process engineering support and solutions for challenging technical problems.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and optimisation projects.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory, and company standards.
Work collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders, including occasional travel to other sites for project coordination.
Where appropriate, mentor and develop junior team members, supporting their growth and knowledge transfer.You will have the following qualifications & experience
A BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering or a relevant field
Relevant experience as a Process Engineer, ideally in the nuclear or highly regulated sector.
Experience in producing process discipline documents and supporting team-based engineering tasks.
Ability to assist with process engineering coordination and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Legal right to work in the UK and willingness to obtain SC clearance prior to employment.It’s great if you also have the following
Communication skills – ability to confidently liaise with external stakeholders and team members, both oral and written.
Proactivity – ability to independently seek out or develop one’s own answer to challenging technical questions.
Questioning attitude – ability to analyse situations and challenge the conditions, activities or solutions to support continuous improvement and develop areas of best practice.
Organisational excellence – ability to organise one’s own time and the time of others to ensure internal / external deadlines are achieved and Client expectations are exceeded.
Reactivity - ability to respond quickly and effectively to unforeseen situations.
Integrity and Inclusivity – ability to take responsibility for one’s own actions and foster an inclusive working environment where all members of the team are respected and given equal opportunity to participate.The setting for the role
Risks and Hazards are in line with working on a nuclear licenced site. These can include, nuclear fuel, radiation, chemicals and gasses, high voltage equipment, moving vehicles, flammable materials, high pressure circuits, steam, high noise and vibration levels. A full site induction will be provided and all safety requirements must be adhered to when entering the site.

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If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your process experience and progress to the next level in your career then apply now to avoid missing out!

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business

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