Nuclear Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; 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 their long-term nuclear program. This role involves writing and reviewing safety case documentation, leading project deliverables, and collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has experience in regulated environments and is confident in technical report writing. The position offers remote flexibility, requiring only occasional visits to Cumbria.

Qualifications

• Strong background in nuclear safety and safety case development.
• Experience in safety case documentation and stakeholder engagement.
• Confident in producing well-structured technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Write and review nuclear substantiation and safety case documentation.
• Lead on safety case deliverables and team contributions.
• Engage with various stakeholders in technical and operational functions.

Skills

Background in nuclear safety

Experience in regulated industry

Technical report writing

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