Nuclear Technical Specialist

Originally named, Great British Nuclear, Great British Energy - Nuclear is an arm’s length body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, dedicated to supporting the development and deployment of new nuclear technologies in Great Britain. We play a crucial role in advancing nuclear new build, ensuring the UK’s energy security and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Great British Energy - Nuclear focuses on fostering innovation, facilitating investment, and coordinating efforts across the nuclear industry to build a resilient and sustainable energy future.

The Nuclear Technical Specialist is a key supporting role in GBE-N’s Corporate Technical Function and its mission to drive momentum in the national new nuclear programme.

The Nuclear Technical Specialist will be required to support a range of varied activities. Typical activities may include; undertaking research, developing responses to UK Government policy and statements, technology evaluations, supplier bid evaluations, working with and coordinating work by third parties, undertaking optioneering studies, developing a technical project set up playbook, developing AI applications.

This is a remote/hybrid role, the successful candidate will be expected to attend our Warrington office (Greater Manchester) a minimum of 1-2 days a week.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Undertake activities as requested by the CTO team.
• Collaborate across GBE-N to gather complex technical information, ensuring a complete understanding of relevant information.
• Analyse, review and translate technical data, requirements, designs, and specifications into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation for a wide range of audiences from Board Level to individual contributors in each function.
• Participate in technical support of procurement activities including preparation of tender documentation and review of Supplier bids with values up to £100s of millions.
• Support the development and utilisation of tools to manage schedules and cost for activities valued up to £10s of millions.
• Develop and deliver training on various technical subjects to a wide range of audiences from Board Level to individual contributors in each function.
• Adhere to quality management procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance templates, and improve overall quality.
• To demonstrate a delivery-focused mindset that is able to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.

• A strong understanding of technical concepts, principles, and terminology relevant to the Civil nuclear industry.
• Familiarity with the nuclear industry including the roles of key participants, regulatory framework and standards.
• Knowledge of reactor technologies including Small Modular Reactors, Gen IV reactors and advanced nuclear technologies.
• Knowledge of nuclear fuel types, fuel manufacturing facilities and the fuel cycle.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering and Requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear, accurate and accessible manner.
• Familiarity with technical documentation tools and software including the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, scientists, senior management and government officials.
• Ability to transition flexibly between a range of tasks., * Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering or Science subject.