Nuclear Safety Engineer

IO Associates; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking Nuclear Safety Consultants at various levels (Senior to Principal) in the United Kingdom. This role offers competitive salaries up to £100,000 depending on experience, and allows for remote or hybrid work arrangements. You will lead safety case development, provide expert advice, and mentor junior engineers on a variety of projects spanning civil nuclear, defence, and maritime sectors. Candidates must be sole British nationals.

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.

Skills

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

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 regulatory frameworks.

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.