Nuclear Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and engineering organisation in London is seeking a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer for a long-term programme in the UK's nuclear sector. This role requires expertise in nuclear safety and ideal candidates should have experience in regulated environments. You'll be responsible for creating and reviewing safety case documentation while collaborating with technical teams to uphold safety standards. The position offers remote working with occasional on-site requirements, and a salary starting at £60,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Background in nuclear safety, safety case development, or substantiation work.
• Experience in a regulated or high-hazard industry (nuclear, defence, etc.).
• Comfortable collaborating with engineering and assurance teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nuclear safety

Safety case development

Technical reporting

Stakeholder engagement

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