Nuclear Safety Engineer

NRL; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Nuclear Safety Engineer for a contract role in Knutsford. The successful candidate will lead nuclear safety projects, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and engage with clients and regulators. Ideal applicants will have a relevant degree, chartered status, and experience in nuclear safety cases. This role offers hybrid working and significant autonomy, with the opportunity to impact nuclear safety outcomes.

Benefits

Autonomy in work

Impact on safety outcomes

Flexibility with clear scope

Qualifications

• Experience leading nuclear safety cases is essential.
• Understanding UK safety assessment methods is necessary.
• Eligibility for SC clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead HAZOPs, HAZIDs, and FMEAs.
• Develop and articulate safety case arguments.
• Engage with regulators and guide clients.

Skills

Leading nuclear safety cases

Understanding UK regulations

Engaging with regulators

Coordinating cross-functional teams

Education

Relevant degree

Chartered status or equivalent

Job description

Nuclear Safety Engineer | Contract | Outside IR35 | SC Clearance Required or Obtainable

Knutsford (hybrid working) | Full-time | 6-month contract

You’ve built your career on keeping people and environments safe. You know how to lead safety cases, guide multidisciplinary teams, and navigate complex regulations. Now you want a contract that respects your expertise — and gives you the space to use it.

This role offers:

• Autonomy – You’ll be trusted to lead, not micromanaged.
• Impact – Your work will directly shape nuclear safety outcomes.
• Flexibility – Outside IR35, with a clear scope and deliverables.
• Credibility – Work with a consultancy known for its expertise and values.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be the senior figure on nuclear safety projects, taking ownership of:

• Leading HAZOPs, HAZIDs, and FMEAs
• Developing and articulating safety case arguments
• Coordinating cross-functional teams
• Engaging with regulators and guiding clients
• Ensuring alignment with UK nuclear safety standards

This isn’t a box-ticking role. It’s about influence, leadership, and delivering real value.

Who this is for

You don’t need to meet every bullet point — just the ones that matter:

• You’ve led nuclear safety cases before
• You understand UK regulations and safety assessment methods
• You’re confident working with regulators and clients
• You’re chartered (or equivalent) and hold a relevant degree
• You’re eligible for SC clearance

If you’ve done this kind of work before, you’ll know what’s expected — and you’ll be ready to deliver.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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