Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

Amentum; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Safety Case Engineer to support technical work ensuring safe operations in the nuclear industry. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a STEM discipline, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers an annual salary of £38,560, hybrid working options, and a supportive team environment focused on innovation and career development.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Digital GP service

Employee assistance programs

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a STEM discipline.
• Experience executing project tasks against relevant standards.
• Ability to articulate information to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Chartered Member status or working towards it.
• Engineer status with a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Delivering technical work to support safe operations.
• Liaising with clients to develop solutions.
• Representing the business in technical meetings.
• Maintaining technical knowledge and mentoring junior members.

Skills

Safety Case production and management

Hazard and Risk identification

Deterministic and Probabilistic Safety Assessments

Nuclear Licensing and Authorisations

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

Job description

Are you ready to make a real impact in the nuclear industry? Our Safety Case Engineers are at the forefront of ground breaking projects, working hand-in-hand across the civil nuclear and defence sectors, both in the UK and on a global stage. From next-generation systems and emerging reactor technologies, like SMRs, to ensuring the safe operation of existing nuclear facilities, we cover the full spectrum of the nuclear lifecycle. Joining us means stepping into a rapidly growing market with an organisation that champions diversity and works with a vast range of clients. You'll have the opportunity to shape your career while contributing to some of the most exciting and critical projects in the industry. We’re excited to hear from professionals with expertise in any of the following areas:

• Safety Case production and management e.g. engineering changes, safety reports (PSRs, PCSRs etc).
• Hazard and Risk identification and assessment studies, e.g. FMEA, HAZOP, ALARP.
• Internal and External Hazard assessments.
• Deterministic and Probabilistic Safety Assessments (PSA).
• Nuclear Licensing and Authorisations.
• Integrating safety principles into engineering designs.
• Structural Integrity design/assessment of nuclear related structures and components.

The key responsibilities for this role are:

• Delivering technical work to support the demonstration that a facility or system can be operated safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Liaising with clients to understand their challenges and developing solutions.
• Representing the business in technical meetings with clients, regulators and other third parties.
• Helping to maintain the technical capability/knowledge of the community and mentoring junior team members (as appropriate).

Qualifications:

• A degree (or equivalent demonstrable experience) in a STEM discipline.
• Experience of executing project tasks against relevant standards and best practices.
• Good communication skills and ability to articulate information to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Chartered Member of a professional institute (or equivalent demonstrable experience) or working towards either Chartered or Incorporated.
• Engineer status with a relevant professional body.

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

£38,560 per year - estimated ? Part time NEW At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values diversity, and ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.