ARM Engineer - Nuclear

External Title: Availability, Reliability & Maintainability (ARM) Engineer - Nuclear

Location: Reading, Berkshire (UK)

Role Type: Contract

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: ARM Engineer (Contract) - Nuclear

Vulcain Engineering UK is seeking an experienced ARM Engineer to support a major Defence and Nuclear programme on a contract basis. The role will suit candidates with experience in Availability, Reliability & Maintainability (ARM), RAMS, Systems Engineering or Integrated Logistics Support environments.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for developing and coordinating ARM activities, ensuring availability, reliability and maintainability requirements are effectively defined, documented and managed throughout the project lifecycle.

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

• Develop and maintain Availability, Reliability & Maintainability (ARM) schedules and associated deliverables.
• Define, capture and manage ARM requirements, assumptions and performance measures.
• Coordinate technical inputs from multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
• Support document reviews, verification activities and governance requirements.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and technical review meetings.
• Monitor ARM-related risks, issues and dependencies.
• Ensure ARM requirements are integrated into design, engineering and project delivery activities.
• Produce technical reports, presentations and supporting documentation.
• Provide regular progress updates to programme and client stakeholders.
• Support approval and assurance processes within a highly regulated environment.

Preferred 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 qualified in Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience within an ARM, RAM, RAMS, Systems Engineering or similar technical role.
• Experience working within Defence, Nuclear or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of Availability, Reliability & Maintainability principles.
• Demonstrable experience coordinating technical activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience producing technical schedules, requirements and engineering documentation.
• Previous Defence or Nuclear programme experience is highly desirable.

Security Clearance:

• Current DV Clearance is highly desirable
• Candidates holding active SC Clearance will also be considered
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required level of UK Security Clearance.

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).

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 age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, 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.