Nuclear Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and engineering organization in the UK seeks a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer to join their team. This position involves writing and reviewing safety case documentation, engaging with various stakeholders, and ensuring high safety standards. The ideal candidate should have a background in nuclear safety and experience in regulated environments. This role offers remote working options with occasional office visits.

Qualifications

• Must be a sole British national and eligible for SC clearance.
• Experience in safety case development or substantiation work is essential.
• Comfortable working in high-integrity, regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Writing and reviewing nuclear substantiation and safety case documentation.
• Leading on your own deliverables and contributing to team’s development.
• Engaging with stakeholders across technical and operational functions.

Skills

Background in nuclear safety

Experience in regulated or high-hazard industry

Confident producing technical reports

Collaboration with engineering teams

Job description

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Must be a sole British national and eligible for SC clearance due to project requirements

Permanent | Remote working (2 days a quarter in Cumbria) | £60,000+ (DOE)

Copello are working with a leading defence and engineering organisation to recruit a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer to join a long-term programme at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear sector.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in high-integrity, regulated environments and wants to take real ownership of key safety deliverables. You’ll be part of a team that directly supports the development and ongoing assurance of nuclear safety cases — working closely with Engineering, Human Factors and Site Safety teams to keep standards high and the plant safe.

What you’ll be doing:

• Writing and reviewing nuclear substantiation and safety case documentation
• Supporting periodic reviews and safety case implementation
• Leading on your own deliverables and contributing to the wider team’s development
• Engaging with stakeholders across technical and operational functions
• Reviewing analysis, calculations and other supporting evidence for safety justifications

What we’re looking for:

• Background in nuclear safety, safety case development, or substantiation work
• Experience in a regulated or high-hazard industry (nuclear, defence, etc.)
• Confident producing well-structured technical reports
• Comfortable collaborating with engineering and assurance teams