Lead Consultant - Nuclear Safety Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Lead Consultant - Nuclear Safety Engineer to join their expanding Nuclear sector. This role involves leading safety solutions, engaging with clients and regulators, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in nuclear safety, a relevant engineering degree, and chartered status. Join a diverse community dedicated to making a positive impact worldwide.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Health and wellbeing programs

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in systems safety and integration in Nuclear.
• Expertise in nuclear safety legislation and licensing.
• Business development experience in Nuclear.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver system safety solutions for Nuclear clients.
• Communicate with system developers, engineers, operators, and regulators.
• Mentor early career professionals and contribute to team development.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Chartered status with a professional body

Tools

Systems engineering artifacts

Job description

Lead Consultant - Nuclear Safety Engineer

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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

Due to our expansion into the Nuclear sector, WSP is recruiting a Lead Consultant - Nuclear Safety Engineer with a Nuclear Industry background.

About

The successful candidate will be part of our Systems Engineering, Integration and Assurance team, working closely with our Nuclear Business. Learn more about our Nuclear work here: Nuclear: www.wsp.com/en-gb/sectors/nuclear-energy

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver system safety solutions for Nuclear clients, including safety planning, engineering, and risk assessments across project phases.
• Apply pragmatic systems thinking, ensuring high quality standards, and support licensing processes with Nuclear Safety Cases.
• Communicate with system developers, engineers, operators, regulators, and certification bodies.
• Develop business opportunities within the Nuclear sector, understanding resource, capability, and cost constraints.
• Deep knowledge of Nuclear regulations (e.g., NIA), licensing, and organizations like ONR, IAEA, EA.
• Collaborate within teams to solve complex safety and systems integration issues on major infrastructure projects.
• Mentor early career professionals and contribute to team development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered status with a professional body.
• Extensive experience in systems safety and integration in Nuclear.
• Expertise in nuclear safety legislation and licensing.
• Business development experience in Nuclear.
• Proficiency in systems engineering artifacts (requirements, safety cases, risk assessments).
• Client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to achieve security clearance (BPSS or higher).

Additional Information

If you don’t meet all criteria, apply anyway—your experience may align with other opportunities.

Why Join WSP?

Join a community of over 69,000 employees dedicated to making a positive impact worldwide. We offer flexible work arrangements, inclusive culture, health and wellbeing programs, and development opportunities.

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