Nuclear Safety Engineer

IO Associates; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in nuclear safety is seeking Nuclear Safety Consultants at multiple levels. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects in civil nuclear, defence, and maritime domains. Candidates should have experience in safety case development and knowledge of HAZID/HAZOP studies. The position is flexible with hybrid or remote work options. Join a multidisciplinary team and engage in diverse technical challenges while mentoring junior staff and leading projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Bonus Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety case development.
• Experience with HAZID/HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with submarine, naval systems or civil industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the development of safety cases.
• Provide expert advice on nuclear safety, infrastructure, and platform systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership.

Skills

Nuclear safety case development

Hazard identification and risk assessment (HAZID/HAZOP)

Submarine and naval systems

Technical documentation and report writing

Knowledge of UK nuclear and defence regulations

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...