Nuclear Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading defence and engineering organisation is seeking a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer to join their long-term programme in the UK nuclear sector. This role involves writing and reviewing safety case documentation and ensuring high safety standards in collaboration with various teams. Candidates should have a background in nuclear safety and experience in regulated environments. The position offers remote work with some on-site requirements in Cumbria and a salary of £60,000 or more, depending on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Write and review nuclear substantiation and safety case documentation.
• Support periodic reviews and safety case implementation.
• Lead on personal deliverables and collaborate with the team.
• Engage with stakeholders across technical and operational functions.
• Review analysis and calculations for safety justifications.

Skills

Background in nuclear safety

Experience in a regulated 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