Nuclear Safety Engineer

SNC-Lavalin; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Nuclear Safety Engineer, where you'll tackle complex technical challenges in the nuclear sector. This role allows you to influence strategic decisions, produce hazard assessments, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to sustainable energy solutions. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital industry. Be part of a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence in safety-critical environments.

Benefits

Double matching Company pension scheme

25 days' holiday

Flexible and hybrid working

Wellbeing benefits

Sustainable benefits

Paid membership fees for professional institutions

Protection benefits including life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in producing hazard assessments and safety cases.
• Ability to influence strategic direction for nuclear site licensing.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks for nuclear clients and support decision-making.
• Deliver technical presentations and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Hazard Assessments

Safety Case Authoring

Technical Presentations

Nuclear Licensing

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Do you enjoy working in safety-critical industries? Do you like delivering solutions to technically complex problems? Join us as a Nuclear Safety Engineer and play a vital role in assessing risks for our nuclear clients to help realize our low carbon energy ambitions, shaping a better future for our planet and its people.

Read more about how you can thrive with us: Equality, diversity & inclusion in the UK & Europe

Your purpose:

On a typical day, you might produce hazard assessments or author complex safety cases, supporting critical decision-making in the design, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. Alternatively, you may influence the client’s strategic direction to support obtaining a nuclear site licence, network to develop the business pipeline, or deliver technical presentations to regulators.

This role offers opportunities to work with diverse clients from defence, nuclear generation, and new build sectors, including innovative fusion and SMR markets. You will support project delivery, address complex technical problems, and present solutions to stakeholders. You will be committed to delivering high-quality technical work, paying attention to detail while maintaining awareness of the bigger picture.

You will also have opportunities to contribute to and learn from the wider technical community within AtkinsRéalis, leveraging our global expertise. Additionally, you will begin mentoring junior engineers to support growth, improve project delivery, and develop your leadership skills.

Meeting your needs:

When you join us, you'll enjoy a tailored “Total Reward” package that suits your lifestyle, career, and personal needs. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary: £39,000 - £50,000 per annum, with performance-based additional pay.
• Double matching Company pension scheme (up to 10% contribution).
• 25 days' holiday, with options to buy or sell up to 15 days.
• Flexible and hybrid working, including the possibility to work abroad for up to 20 days per year.
• Wellbeing benefits such as paid flu jabs, digital GP services, and wellbeing apps.
• Sustainable benefits like electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Voluntary discounts portal.
• Paid membership fees for professional institutions.
• Protection benefits including life assurance and income protection.

More about us:

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of expertise in design and engineering. We support your success with skills, knowledge, and collaboration opportunities to deliver projects with positive, sustainable impacts.

AtkinsRéalis Projects

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Flexible Working | Equality, diversity & inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can thrive and develop. We offer family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements (such as flexible hours, remote work, and reduced schedules), and employee networks supporting diverse backgrounds. If you have a disability, please inform us before your interview to discuss any adjustments needed.

Our offices are located in Bristol, Manchester, Epsom, Derby, Sheffield, and Glasgow, providing location flexibility.

The UK’s commitment to Net Zero by 2050 drives our energy projects, which include nuclear, renewables, decarbonisation, and energy efficiency initiatives. We aim to create safe, resilient systems across these sectors.

We value diversity and believe everyone deserves to thrive. We are Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also promote gender equality in leadership and have signed the AXIS Pledge for equal pay and opportunities.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance, which depends on obtaining the relevant level. The vetting process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for 5+ years. Please do not mention or include current or previous security clearances in your application.

We are dedicated to promoting a diverse, inclusive community and are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

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