Nuclear Safety Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and engineering organisation is seeking a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer to join a critical programme in the UK’s nuclear sector. This role offers remote working with periodic visits to Cumbria. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nuclear safety, excellent technical reporting skills, and a degree in a STEM subject. Responsibilities include writing safety documentation and collaborating with various teams to ensure safety standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety case development or substantiation work is essential.
• You must be comfortable in high-regulatory environments.
• You will collaborate with various engineering and assurance teams.

Responsibilities

• Write and review nuclear substantiation and safety case documentation.
• Support safety case implementation and periodic reviews.
• Lead your own deliverables within the team.
• Engage with stakeholders across technical and operational functions.
• Review supporting evidence for safety justifications.

Skills

Background in nuclear safety

Experience in regulated industry

Technical report writing

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Job description

Job Description

Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

Must be a sole British 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]