Nuclear Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in nuclear safety is seeking Nuclear Safety Consultants at multiple levels to work across UK-wide sites and remotely. The role involves leading safety case development, engaging in risk assessments, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in nuclear safety and related fields. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and bonus opportunities, reflecting the vital and specialized nature of the work involved.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety case development.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment (HAZID/HAZOP).
• Submarine, naval systems or civil industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the development of safety cases.
• Provide expert advice on nuclear safety, infrastructure, and platform systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Nuclear safety case development

HAZID/HAZOP studies

Technical documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Mentorship

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...