John Saunders

John is a highly experienced process engineering specialist with over 20 years of delivery across the UK nuclear and environmental sectors. His work spans the full project lifecycle, from concept design and commissioning to system operation and decommissioning. Covering legacy sites, new build programmes, and operational upgrades. 

John brings deep technical expertise in fluid systems, efficient design and commissioning leadership. He supports clients as an Architect Engineer and Intelligent Customer. Known for his structured approach to design integration, regulatory alignment, and thorough technical documentation. At Dungeness B, he has overseen multiple projects, including those related to the primary and secondary circuit, fuel route and conventional scopes. John has lead activities such as HAZOP chair, safety case development, design reviews, and commissioning. 

John’s other experience includes work assessing SMR technology for UK deployment, waste systems for Taishan EPR, ILW processing at Bradwell, inert gas generation, storage and injection systems at Sellafield and within the AGR fleet. He focusses on leveraging a wide-ranging technical background together with his knowledge of project delivery systems to deliver successful outcomes to clients. 

Process System Design: Skilled in FEED, detailed design, and integration of multi-discipline systems. 

Fluid & Waste Systems: Delivered systems to manage solid, liquid and gaseous waste streams. 

Commissioning Expertise: Produced and managed documentation suites and led on-site commissioning. 

Design Reviews: Experienced in facilitating safety reviews e.g. HAZOP and leading feasibility studies. 

Client-Side Technical Advice: Acts as a verifier and advisor on safety case alignment, EC authorship, and contractor assessments. 

Likes: Motorcycle racing (confined to watching aside from the occasional track day), anything that involves getting out into the countryside. 

Dislikes: The time I waste doom scrolling.  

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