Nuclear Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking experienced Nuclear Safety Consultants for various levels to lead projects across nuclear, defence, and maritime sectors. You will develop safety cases, engage in risk assessments, and mentor junior engineers. Ideal candidates should have experience in nuclear safety case development and excellent technical documentation skills. The role offers competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and flexible working arrangements including remote options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nuclear safety case development

Hazard identification (HAZID)

Risk assessment (HAZOP)

Technical documentation

Regulatory compliance knowledge

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...