Nuclear Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and engineering organisation is seeking a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer to work on a long-term programme in the UK nuclear sector. This remote role involves writing and reviewing safety documentation, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring high safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in nuclear safety or a relevant regulated industry, and experience in producing technical reports.

Qualifications

• Must be a sole British national and eligible for SC clearance.
• Experience in nuclear safety or substantiation work is desired.
• Ability to produce well-structured technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Writing and reviewing nuclear substantiation and safety case documentation.
• Supporting periodic reviews and safety case implementation.
• Leading on deliverables and contributing to team development.
• Engaging with stakeholders across technical and operational functions.
• Reviewing analysis and supporting evidence for safety justifications.

Skills

Background in nuclear safety

Safety case development

Experience in regulated industry

Technical report writing

Collaboration with 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