Nuclear Safety Engineer

Copello Global; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and engineering organisation is seeking a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer for a remote role with minimal on-site requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a background in nuclear safety or safety case development, and be experienced in regulated environments. The position involves writing safety documentation and engaging with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with safety standards., This role offers a salary of £60,000+ based on experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nuclear safety

Safety case development

Technical reporting

Collaboration

Education

Degree-qualified in a STEM subject

Job description

Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

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]