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Job Description

External Title: Data Engineer (Nuclear)

Location: Hybrid – Bristol

About Vulcain Engineering

Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges.

In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).

The Position: Data Engineer (Nuclear)

The Data Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining robust data ingestion, transformation, and loading pipelines that underpin the analytics platform on Hinkley Point C (HPC). Working from designs and requirements defined within the data team, this role ensures the delivery of high-quality and reliable data to support business intelligence and analytical outcomes.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Data Engineer will include:

Review and interpret requirements and solution designs to deliver scalable, maintainable data products. Understand solution architecture and business objectives, ensuring data products support monitoring of safety, quality, time, and cost. Design and implement data pipelines connecting operational systems to analytics and BI platforms. Develop and optimise ETL/ELT processes to deliver reliable, high-performing data flows. Document source-to-target mappings and transformation logic. Re-engineer manual data processes to enable automation, scalability, and reuse. Support the development and operation of batch and streaming data processing solutions. Build reusable BI datasets and semantic models to support reporting and analytics. Ensure data is high quality, accessible, and aligned with data standards and architectural principles. Apply agile delivery practices using Azure DevOps to manage work items, dependencies, and issues.

Profile:

Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following:

Degree-level qualification, or equivalent experience, in a relevant technical or business-related discipline. Proven experience with CI/CD practices aligned to agile delivery, including automated build and release pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps). Significant experience developing and optimising complex SQL queries on modern data platforms (e.g. Databricks SQL). Experience programming in object-oriented or functional such as Python or Scala. Experience using statistical or analytical (e.g. R) to support data transformation or analytical workloads where required. Strong understanding of data ethics, security, and privacy obligations, including GDPR, export controls, and intellectual property requirements. Previous experience working in nuclear or highly regulated environments is desirable but not essential

Reside locally to Bristol or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Many of our UK projects require high-level security clearance, meaning we can often only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work (e.g. EPR/nuclear new build).

Remuneration & Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline.

We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including:

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or celebrations Matched Pension Scheme Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave Employee Referral Scheme Private Medical & Dental Insurance Electric Vehicle Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role Travel Insurance – for both business and personal travel Employee Assistance Programme

Why join us?

At Vulcain Engineering, we offer more than just a job, we offer a rewarding career with endless opportunities for growth and development. You'll be part of a talented team of professionals working on exciting and meaningful projects and making a real impact to the nuclear industry.

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your talents are valued, and your contributions are recognised.

Join us in shaping the future of the nuclear industry and driving innovation to new heights. If you are ready to take on new challenges and unlock your full potential, we invite you to apply for our position.

Equal Opportunities:

Vulcain Engineering UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on , gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, , or any other protected characteristic.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.

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