Lead Consultant - Nuclear Safety Engineer

WSP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and professional services firm in London is hiring a Lead Consultant - Nuclear Safety Engineer to provide innovative solutions and safety services within the Nuclear industry. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in systems safety, a relevant engineering degree, and chartered status. This role offers hybrid working and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Health and wellbeing programs

Training and mentoring opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Significant post-degree experience in Nuclear Industry.
• Expertise in nuclear installation safety and security legislation.
• Business development experience in the Nuclear sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative solutions and safety services for clients.
• Provide safety critical system support in regulated environments.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders across all levels.

Skills

Delivering system safety

Planning and risk analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Innovative problem-solving

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Chartered status with a relevant professional body

Tools

Systems Engineering artefacts

Job description

Overview

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. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. Due to our continued expansion into the Nuclear sector, WSP is currently recruiting for a Lead Consultant - Nuclear Safety Engineer with a background in the Nuclear Industry. The successful candidate will be placed within our Systems Engineering, Integration and Assurance team, and will work in close collaboration with our Nuclear Business. To learn more about our Nuclear business, you can explore the following link: Nuclear: www.wsp.com/en-gb/sectors/nuclear-energy.

A little more about your role…

Responsibilities

• As a recognised and well-connected expert in delivering system safety to the Nuclear industry, you will lead and provide innovative solutions to our clients through the generation of safety services, e.g. planning, safety engineering and risk analysis assessments across the project lifecycle (design, construction, testing, operation, decommissioning).
• With a pragmatic systems thinking approach and a commitment to the highest quality standards, you will work with safety critical systems in a highly regulated safety environment and have demonstrated capability in licensing support and production of Nuclear Safety Cases in support of safety certifications.
• As a lead Nuclear safety specialist, you will liaise with system developers, systems engineers, testers, equipment operators, facility managers, third parties and certification and regulatory bodies (e.g. inspectors) and communicate across all levels of the sector.
• You will have a track record of developing business opportunities in the Nuclear sector and be aware of competing needs and constraints on capabilities, availabilities of resources, time and cost.
• Through practical experience, you will have deep knowledge of the Nuclear regulatory environment, including legislation (e.g. NIA), licensing, the role and operation of the ONR and its application of SAPs/TAGs in relation to UK nuclear safety and security, as well as familiarity with organisations such as the IAEA and environment agency (EA) responsible for safety in the nuclear sector.
• As a team player, you will contribute to solving complex safety and systems integration problems for our clients on major infrastructure programmes in industries such as rail and transportation, as part of a wider team.
• You will provide expert advice to clients and colleagues and have a commitment to mentoring Early Career Professionals and developing teams accordingly.

What we are looking for you to demonstrate…

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• Significant post-degree experience in delivering systems safety and systems integration in the Nuclear Industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in nuclear installation safety and security legislation.
• Significant business development experience in the Nuclear sector.
• Experience in the creation and coordination of Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance artefacts such as architectures (functional and system), requirements, verification and validation documents, compliance statements, integrated schedules, design risk assessments (safety and CDM) and FMEA, HAZOP, ALARP assessments.
• Experience in Systems Engineering across various stages of a project lifecycle.
• Background in client-facing roles and/or experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Innovative ideas for the development of systems engineering services.
• Ability to achieve a national security clearance equivalent to a BPSS standard, or higher, within a reasonable period.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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What\'s in it for you?

• Work-life balance

  At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It\'s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

• Hybrid working

  Our policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, and opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

• Inclusivity & Belonging

  We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other in a culture of inclusion and belonging. Employee resource groups promote our inclusive culture.

• Health & Wellbeing

  We support health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, including Virtual GP access, workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts up to 40% on gym memberships, and a menopause support package.

• Flex your time

  WSP My Hour allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with time flexible to be made up later. We also offer part-time and flexible working, additional leave purchases, and flexible use of bank holidays.

• Your development

  We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

• #WeAreWSP

  We welcome applications from diverse candidates and interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria, with adjustments available upon request.