Nuclear Safety Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nuclear Safety Engineer to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of nuclear safety, producing hazard assessments and authoring complex safety cases. You will play a crucial role in supporting clients' low-carbon energy ambitions while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. This position offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your needs. If you are passionate about safety in a critical industry and eager to contribute to sustainable projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Double Matching Pension Scheme

25 Days Holiday

Flexible Working Arrangements

Wellbeing Benefits

Discount Portal

Professional Membership Fees

Qualifications

• Experience in safety-critical industries with a focus on nuclear safety.
• Ability to produce hazard assessments and safety cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hazard assessments and author safety cases for nuclear facilities.
• Support technical project delivery and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Hazard Assessments

Safety Case Development

Technical Presentations

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Engineering

Relevant Safety Certifications

Job description

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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, helping them and us to realize our low-carbon energy ambitions and shape a better future for our planet and its people.

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. You may also influence the client’s strategic direction to support obtaining a nuclear site license, 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, including fusion and SMR markets. You will support technical project delivery, address complex problems, and present solutions to stakeholders. You will strive for excellent technical work, paying attention to detail while considering the bigger picture.

Development & Collaboration

You will contribute to and learn from AtkinsRéalis’s global technical community, fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. You will also mentor junior engineers, supporting growth and enhancing project delivery capabilities while developing your leadership skills.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Flexible Working | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive community, offering family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks. We support a flexible workforce with options like remote work, reduced hours, and part-time roles. If you have a disability, inform us before your interview to discuss accommodations.

Our offices are in Bristol, Manchester, Epsom, Derby, Sheffield, and Glasgow, offering flexible location options.

Meeting Your Needs

Our “Total Reward” package is tailored to your lifestyle and career needs, including:

• Competitive salary: £36,000 - £50,000 plus performance-based pay
• Double matching pension scheme (up to 10%)
• 25 days holiday plus options to buy or sell additional days
• Flexible, hybrid, and international working options
• Wellbeing benefits: flu jabs, digital GP, wellbeing app
• Sustainable benefits: electric vehicles, cycle schemes
• Discount portal, professional membership fees, protection benefits

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is a global consultancy with over 100 years of engineering expertise, dedicated to delivering sustainable projects worldwide.

Additional Information

This role may require security clearance; details will be discussed during the interview. Applicants should not mention current or previous clearances in their application or conversations.

We are an equal opportunities employer and value applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT