Principal or Senior Structural Integrity Safety Engineer

SNC-Lavalin; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior/Principal Structural Integrity Safety Case Engineer, where you will play a vital role in assessing risks for nuclear clients. This position offers the chance to lead technical projects, address complex structural challenges, and mentor junior engineers. With a commitment to diversity and flexible working arrangements, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the nuclear industry while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your needs.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Double Matching Pension Scheme

25 Days Holiday

Share Investment Plan

Flexible Working

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Sustainable Benefits

Voluntary Discounts

Professional Membership Fee Coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in leading engineering teams and authoring safety cases.
• Strong understanding of nuclear facility operations and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in producing engineering substantiation and safety cases.
• Influence client strategies on structural integrity challenges.

Skills

Structural Integrity Assessment

Safety Case Development

Project Management

Nuclear Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

Job Description

Do you enjoy working in safety-critical industries? Do you like delivering solutions to technically complex problems? Join us as a Senior / Principal Structural Integrity Safety Case Engineer and play a vital role in assessing the risks for our nuclear clients to help them and us realize our low carbon energy ambitions, shaping a better future for our planet and its people. This is a great opportunity to join one of the strongest structural integrity safety case capabilities in the industry, working across all key clients.

Your purpose:

On a typical day, you might be leading a team to produce engineering substantiation or authoring a complex safety case, justifying and supporting critical decision-making in the design, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. Alternatively, you may influence the client’s strategic direction to address structural integrity challenges associated with new build designs or the continued operation of existing assets, network to develop the business pipeline, or deliver technical presentations to regulators.

This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients from nuclear generation (Advanced Gas Cooled Reactors and Sizewell B), Rolls Royce Pressurized Water Reactors, nuclear new build projects such as Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, including innovative players from the fusion and SMR markets. You will be keen to lead technical project delivery, address complex problems, and present solutions to stakeholders. You should have a drive to deliver excellent technical work, paying attention to detail while maintaining a focus on the bigger picture.

You will also contribute to and learn from the wider technical community within Atkins Réalis, leveraging our global expertise to foster collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, you will play a vital role in mentoring junior engineers to support growth, enhance project delivery capabilities, and develop your leadership skills.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Flexible Working | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

AtkinsRéalis is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—a place where everyone can be themselves, thrive, and develop. We offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements (such as flexible hours, reduced working days, remote working), and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. We understand the importance of a diverse and flexible workforce, with no fixed 9-5 hours, no requirement for full-time contracts, and flexible office presence. If you identify as having a disability, please inform us ahead of your interview so we can discuss any necessary adjustments.

Our offices are located in Bristol, Manchester, Epsom, Derby, Sheffield, and Glasgow, providing flexibility regarding the role’s location.

Meeting your needs:

When you join us, you'll enjoy a “Total Reward” package tailored to your lifestyle, career, and personal needs. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary: £50,000+ per annum plus performance-based additional pay.
• Car allowance of £5,500 per annum (dependent on grade).
• Private Medical (dependent on grade).
• Double matching Company pension scheme (up to 10% contribution).
• 25 days' holiday plus options to buy or sell additional days.
• Share investment plan.
• Flexible and hybrid working, including opportunities to work abroad for up to 20 days per year.
• Health and Wellbeing benefits, such as flu vaccinations, digital GP, annual health checks, and wellbeing apps.
• Sustainable benefits like electric vehicles and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Voluntary discounts, professional membership fee coverage, protection benefits (Life assurance, Income Protection), and other salary sacrifice benefits.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance, and employment offers depend on obtaining the necessary clearance. The process involves UKSV vetting, which may require proof of UK residency for 5+ years. Please do not mention or include current or previous security clearances in your application or CV.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can thrive and develop. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular