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Engineering Opportunities Defence & Nuclear

KBR


Job Location:

Glasgow - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

Engineering Opportunities - Defence & Nuclear

A career at KBR can change the world and change your life. If youre ready lets get started.

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

Engineering Opportunities - Defence & Nuclear

Electrical Engineers ECI Engineers Mechanical Engineers Civil Engineers Civil & Structural Engineers Nuclear Safety Case Engineers Engineering Managers (Electrical & Mechanical)

Role Summary

As our portfolio continues to grow we are seeking talented engineers and engineering leaders to join our expanding teams across the UK. Whether your expertise lies in Electrical Engineering ECI Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Nuclear Safety or Engineering Management you will have the opportunity to contribute to complex high-profile programmes supporting critical UK Defence and Nuclear infrastructure.

We offer a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid office-based hybrid site-based and remote opportunities with occasional travel to client offices or project sites.

Responsibilities

Depending on your discipline and level of experience you may be responsible for:

  • Delivering engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Producing reviewing and approving technical documentation calculations and reports.

  • Supporting design analysis verification and technical assurance activities.

  • Ensuring compliance with safety quality and regulatory requirements.

  • Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

  • Identifying managing and mitigating technical risks.

  • Supporting project delivery planning and stakeholder engagement.

  • Providing technical leadership mentoring and guidance to junior engineers.

  • Contributing to continuous improvement and innovative engineering solutions.

Required Experience

We are interested in hearing from candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I)

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Civil & Structural Engineering

  • Nuclear Safety Case Development

  • Technical Assurance and Governance

  • Engineering Design and Analysis

  • Project Delivery within highly regulated industries

  • Engineering Leadership and Team Management

Candidates should possess relevant qualifications such as an HNC HND Degree Masters Degree or equivalent industry experience within their discipline.

Security Requirements

These opportunities support highly sensitive UK Defence and Nuclear programmes. Applicants must:

- Be sole British nationals.

- Be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK Security Clearance.

Due to the nature of the work applications from candidates who do not meet these requirements cannot be considered.

Working Arrangements

Opportunities are available on the following basis:

  • Hybrid (Office Base in Glasgow)

  • Hybrid (Site Base in Helensburgh)

  • Remote with Occasional Office or Site Visits

Working arrangements will vary depending on the role project and business requirements.

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At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.


Required Experience:

IC


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