Nuclear Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and engineering organisation in the UK seeks a qualified Nuclear Safety Case Engineer for a role requiring expertise in safety case development. You will be responsible for writing and reviewing key documentation, engaging with stakeholders, and leading deliverables on a vital safety programme. Candidates with a background in nuclear safety and a degree in a STEM subject are encouraged to apply, enjoying a flexible working arrangement with some remote working required.

Qualifications

• Background in nuclear safety, safety case development, or substantiation work.
• Experience in a regulated or high-hazard industry.
• Confident in producing well-structured technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Writing and reviewing nuclear substantiation and safety case documentation.
• Supporting periodic reviews and safety case implementation.
• Leading on deliverables and contributing to the team’s development.

Skills

Nuclear safety

Technical report writing

Collaboration with engineering teams

Education

Degree in STEM subject

Job description

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
• Degree-qualified in a STEM subject

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]

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Created on 22/08/2025 by JR United Kingdom