Nuclear Safety Engineer

IO; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in nuclear safety is looking for a Nuclear Safety Consultant, ranging from Senior to Principal levels. This position offers opportunities to work on projects within the civil nuclear, defence, and maritime sectors. Key responsibilities include leading safety case development, providing expert advice, and conducting risk assessments. The role supports competitive salaries potentially reaching up to £100,000 depending on experience, with locations available across the UK and hybrid options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Remote/Hybrid work options

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety case development.
• Familiarity with hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience in submarine or naval systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of safety cases for nuclear projects.
• Provide expert advice on safety, infrastructure, and systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZID/HAZOP studies.

Skills

Nuclear safety case development

HAZID/HAZOP

Technical documentation

Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks

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

Overview

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.

Qualifications

• 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 regulatory frameworks.

Additional Information

If you are simply looking for a change, want the opportunity to work on a wider range of projects or maybe you're even looking to relocate and think a new job is fitting then reach out.

Roles can offer competitive salaries of up to £100,000 DOE and role dependant. You MUST be a SOLE BRITISH NATIONAL.