Nuclear Safety Engineer

IO Associates; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in nuclear safety seeks experienced Nuclear Safety Consultants for various levels, including Senior and Principal. The role involves developing safety cases, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have expertise in nuclear safety, with backgrounds in submarines, naval systems, or civil industries. This position offers competitive pay along with benefits, and the option for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety case development.
• Familiarity with hazard identification and risk assessment techniques.
• Background in submarine, naval, or civil industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the development of safety cases.
• Provide expert advice on nuclear safety systems.
• Participate in HAZID/HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Review technical documentation and support design assurance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Nuclear safety case development

Hazard identification and risk assessment (HAZID/HAZOP)

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Mentoring junior engineers

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Nuclear Safety Consultant - Multiple Levels
Location: UK-wide - Multiple Sites & Remote/Hybrid Available
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus Opportunities
Contract Type: Permanent
iO are currently on the lookout for experience Nuclear Safety Consultants from Senior to Principal level.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading organisations on projects that span civil nuclear, defence, and maritime domains.
Whether your expertise lies in safety case development, submarine systems, regulatory compliance or adjacent, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:

• Lead or contribute to the development of safety cases.
• Provide expert advice on nuclear safety, infrastructure, and platform systems.
• Participate in HAZID/HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Review technical documentation and support design assurance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership.

What do we need from you?

• Experience in nuclear safety case development.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment (HAZID/HAZOP).
• Submarine, naval systems or civil industry experience.
• Technical documentation and report writing.
• Knowledge of UK nuclear and defence regulato...