Nuclear Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and engineering organisation is seeking a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer to support the development of safety cases in the UK’s nuclear sector. This permanent position allows for remote working with occasional visits to Cumbria. The ideal candidate will have a background in nuclear safety and experience in regulated industries, contributing to high-integrity safety deliverables.

Qualifications

• Background in nuclear safety or safety case development.
• Experience in regulated or high-hazard industries.
• Confident in producing structured technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Write and review safety case documentation.
• Lead deliverables and engage with stakeholders.
• Review analysis and supporting evidence for safety.

Skills

Nuclear safety

Technical report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Regulated industry experience

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