Lead Nuclear Safety Case Engineer – Defence Programme

Mott MacDonald Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary group bonuses

Personal performance bonuses

Life and income protection

Extra annual leave purchase

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Safety Case Engineer to lead nuclear safety case development for Australia's sovereign defence programme in Adelaide. You will mentor teams, influence regulators, and collaborate with international experts to deliver complex safety cases.

This role requires engineering/physics degree, chartership or progress, and the ability to obtain NV1/SC/DV clearances. We offer an employee-owned culture, relocation support, and performance bonuses within a supportive,

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering, physics or another relevant STEM discipline.
• Significant experience delivering nuclear safety case or safety assurance activities.
• Experience within nuclear, defence or other high-hazard regulated industries.
• Chartered status (or strong progress toward chartership).
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence technical decisions.
• A passion for developing others through coaching and mentoring.
• The ability to work within highly regulated and complex delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of complex nuclear safety cases.
• Provide technical assurance and strategic guidance across major programmes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and regulators.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor emerging safety professionals.
• Contribute to business growth, capability development and recruitment within our expanding nuclear practice.
• Support the development of Australia's sovereign nuclear engineering capability.

Skills

Nuclear safety case development

Deterministic & Probabilistic Safety

Regulatory engagement & licensing

HAZOP/HAZAN risk studies

Education

Engineering or Physics degree

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Safety Case Engineer to lead nuclear safety case development for Australia's sovereign defence programme in Adelaide. You will mentor teams, influence regulators, and collaborate with international experts to deliver complex safety cases.

This role requires engineering/physics degree, chartership or progress, and the ability to obtain NV1/SC/DV clearances. We offer an employee-owned culture, relocation support, and performance bonuses within a supportive,