Nuclear Safety Engineer

IO Associates; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is actively seeking Nuclear Safety Consultants at various levels. You will lead the development of safety cases and engage in risk assessments. Candidates should have experience in nuclear safety, preferably within the submarine or civil industries, and possess strong technical documentation skills. This role offers competitive compensation, including benefits and bonus opportunities, with options for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety case development.
• Skills in hazard identification and risk assessment (HAZID/HAZOP).
• Familiarity with submarine or naval systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of safety cases.
• Provide expert advice on nuclear safety.
• Engage in technical documentation review.

Skills

Nuclear safety case development

HAZID/HAZOP

Technical documentation writing

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring junior engineers

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Nuclear Safety Consultant - Multiple Levels
Location: UK-wide - Multiple Sites & Remote/Hybrid Available
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus Opportunities
Contract Type: Permanent
iO are currently on the lookout for experience Nuclear Safety Consultants from Senior to Principal level.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading organisations on projects that span civil nuclear, defence, and maritime domains.
Whether your expertise lies in safety case development, submarine systems, regulatory compliance or adjacent, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:

• Lead or contribute to the development of safety cases.
• Provide expert advice on nuclear safety, infrastructure, and platform systems.
• Participate in HAZID/HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Review technical documentation and support design assurance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership.

What do we need from you?

• Experience in nuclear safety case development.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment (HAZID/HAZOP).
• Submarine, naval systems or civil industry experience.
• Technical documentation and report writing.
• Knowledge of UK nuclear and defence regulato...