Environmental Safety Case Engineer

Scantec; Preston; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Scantec is seeking an Environmental Safety Case Engineer to deliver safety and environmental documentation for a nuclear project. You will work remotely two days a week with occasional travel to the North West, developing safety case arguments and supporting analyses that justify hazard tolerability in high-risk environments.

The role requires 5+ years in the nuclear sector, expertise in safety case development, UK regulatory requirements, strong technical writing, and the ability to coordinate

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in the nuclear industry.
• Must have proven experience preparing environmental and safety case documentation in nuclear environments.
• Expert knowledge of safety case development, UK regulatory requirements, and environmental assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop environmental and safety case documentation and hazard tolerability arguments.
• Ensure compliance with UK nuclear regulatory requirements and engage with regulatory bodies as needed.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and report progress to clients.

Skills

Nuclear safety case development

Hazard analysis & tolerability

Technical writing

Regulatory engagement

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Job description

Salary: Competitive rate - outside of scope of IR35

Job Reference: JOB-90548

Published: 08-10-2026

Duration: 4 months

Expiry Date: 05-11-2026

Country: United Kingdom

Environmental Safety Case Engineer – Nuclear Project

Remote | Occasional North West Site Visits | 2 Days Per Week | Outside IR35 | Leading Engineering Consultancy

The Opportunity

We're recruiting an Environmental Safety Case Engineer to deliver safety case documentation on a nuclear project. You'll be working remotely on a part-time basis (two days per week) for a leading engineering consultancy, with occasional travel to the North West.

This is hands-on technical work. You'll prepare and develop safety and environmental documentation that justifies the tolerability of hazards in complex nuclear environments. Your expertise in safety case development directly impacts project delivery and regulatory compliance.

Contract Details: Outside IR35 | Part-time (2 days/week) | Remote with occasional site visits | Competitive rate

What You'll Be Doing

Safety Case Development

• Prepare and develop environmental and safety case documentation
• Justify hazard tolerability in high-risk nuclear environments
• Develop technical arguments and supporting analysis
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory and client requirements

Regulatory & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with UK nuclear regulatory requirements
• Support engagement with regulatory bodies where required
• Ensure documentation aligns with industry standards and best practice
• Contribute to safety case reviews and updates

Project Coordination

• Work with project teams to integrate safety case requirements
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Support client discussions on safety and environmental matters
• Report on documentation progress and resource usage

About You

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' nuclear industry experience
• MUST HAVE: Proven experience preparing environmental and safety case documentation in nuclear environments
• Expert-level knowledge of:
  • Safety case development and justification
  • UK nuclear regulatory environment and requirements
  • Environmental assessment and documentation
  • Hazard identification and tolerability arguments
  • Technical writing and documentation standards
• First degree in relevant engineering or science discipline (or equivalent professional experience)

Essential Personal Qualities

• Proactive and self-motivated
• Strong technical writing ability
• Excellent attention to detail in safety-critical work
• Able to work independently and manage own workload
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
• Comfortable with remote working and occasional travel to North West sites
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng or IEng)
• Experience with specific nuclear facility types (reactors, fuel storage, waste management)
• Familiarity with ONR guidance and regulatory assessment processes