Nuclear Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in nuclear safety is seeking Nuclear Safety Consultants at various levels across the UK, including remote opportunities. Responsibilities include developing safety cases, providing expert advice, and engaging in risk assessments. Candidates should have experience in nuclear safety case development, HAZID/HAZOP, and technical documentation. This permanent role offers competitive salary and bonus opportunities, with the chance to work on diverse projects in the civil nuclear and defence sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety case development.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment (HAZID/HAZOP).
• Technical documentation and report writing experience.

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.

Skills

Nuclear safety case development

Hazard identification and risk assessment (HAZID/HAZOP)

Technical documentation and report writing

Submarine or naval systems experience

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...