Nuclear Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and engineering organisation in the UK is seeking a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer for a pivotal role in the nuclear sector. The position offers remote flexibility with occasional travel to Cumbria. Successful candidates will have expertise in nuclear safety and experience in regulated environments. Key responsibilities include writing safety case documentation and engaging with various engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety or safety case development.
• Background in regulated or high-hazard industries.
• Ability to produce structured technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Write and review nuclear substantiation and safety case documentation.
• Support periodic reviews and implement safety cases.
• Lead and deliver on safety deliverables.
• Engage with stakeholders across functions.
• Review analysis and calculations for safety justifications.

Skills

Nuclear safety expertise

Regulated industry experience

Technical report writing

Stakeholder engagement

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