Nuclear Safety Engineer (Defence Nuclear)

Nuclear Safety Engineer | £55,000-£85,000 (DOE) + benefits | Hybrid | Permanent

A growing specialist engineering consultancy (working across maritime, defence, nuclear and other high-hazard sectors) is expanding its nuclear safety capability and is hiring Nuclear Safety Engineers across a range of experience levels.

Level of appointment and responsibilities will be matched to your background, development goals and ability to lead/support client delivery.

What you'll be doing

• Delivering / supporting / leading nuclear safety case and safety management activities across the lifecycle (design, build, commissioning, through-life)
• Reviewing design proposals, specifications and technical reports against nuclear safety requirements and relevant standards
• Producing / co-authoring / technically leading safety case reports and supporting documentation (technical notes, manuals, operating procedures)
• Developing evidence-based findings and recommendations for clients and stakeholders
• Taking part in client meetings, workshops, reviews and presentations
• Managing defined work packages (scope/quality/programme) aligned to experience
• Keeping current with nuclear safety management, lifecycle processes and (where relevant) UK defence procurement requirements
• Contributing to team capability growth and (at senior levels) supporting others' development

What we're looking for

• Experience in nuclear safety, safety case development, regulatory/assurance, or a closely related discipline (transferable backgrounds welcomed)
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks / governance / standards from nuclear, defence, maritime, or other high-hazard environments
• Strong written and verbal communication (able to explain technical/regulatory topics to mixed audiences)
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams and adapting to changing project/regulatory needs
• Relevant technical qualification (engineering or similar) or equivalent demonstrable experience
• UK nationality and ability to meet SC clearance criteria (UK National Security Vetting)

Package

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 over long service)
• Pension matched up to 10%
• Private healthcare
• Support for professional development / registration
• Company + individual performance bonus
• Hybrid working (subject to project/client needs)

If you are interested send a CV plus a short note outlining relevant nuclear safety experience and your preferred level of responsibility.