Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer to work on groundbreaking projects in the nuclear industry. You will produce safety cases, assess risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has a degree in a STEM discipline and experience in safety assessments. This role offers a competitive package, opportunities for career development, and a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursements

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in executing project tasks against relevant standards.
• Good communication skills to articulate information to stakeholders.
• Chartered Member or working towards Chartered status with a professional body.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical work demonstrating safety compliance.
• Liaise with clients to understand challenges and develop solutions.
• Represent the business in technical meetings and assist junior team members.

Skills

Safety Case production and management

Hazard and Risk identification and assessment

Internal and External Hazard assessments

Probabilistic Safety Assessments

Nuclear Licensing and Authorisations

Structural Integrity design/assessment

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

Job description

Job Description

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, inclusion, 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.

About the Opportunity - Nuclear Safety Case Engineer (Multiple Locations)

Are you ready to make a real impact in the nuclear industry? Our Safety Case Engineers are at the forefront of groundbreaking projects, working hand-in-hand across the civil nuclear and defence sectors, both in the UK and globally. 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 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)

What You'll Need

• 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 Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, expression, marital status, mental health, disability, faith or belief, socioeconomic background, and whether you're on family leave or not. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working and those who may not meet all listed requirements.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (e.g., in a different format), please contact the team.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, and other protected categories. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and applicable state laws.

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