Nuclear Safety Engineer in Cumbria

Energy Jobline ZR; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer to support high-integrity projects in the UK’s nuclear sector. This remote role requires expertise in nuclear safety and experience in regulated environments. Ideal candidates are degree-qualified in a STEM field and confident in technical reporting. Apply now to seize this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Background in nuclear safety or safety case development.
• Experience in a regulated or high-hazard industry.
• Confident producing well-structured technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Writing and reviewing safety case documentation.
• Supporting periodic reviews and safety case implementation.
• Engaging with stakeholders across technical functions.

Skills

Nuclear safety

Safety case development

Technical reporting

Collaboration

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Job description

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Job Description

Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

Must be a sole British 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
• Degree-qualified in a STEM subject

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