Nuclear Safety Lead

Gold Group Ltd; Bristol; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nuclear Safety Engineering Lead to contribute to critical naval infrastructure projects in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in safety engineering within a highly regulated environment. You will work closely with clients to develop and modify safety cases, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in safety assessments and mentoring junior engineers. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in nuclear safety engineering and make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of safety engineering experience in regulated industries.
• Experience with safety analysis methods like DSA and PSA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Nuclear Safety Cases.
• Conduct safety assessments and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Nuclear Safety Engineering

Safety Assessments

Regulatory Compliance

Mentoring Engineers

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree or Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

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Associate Director - Recruiting Safety Engineers and Human Factors Engineers. [e-mail] T: 01342 330547. I provide contingency…

Lead Nuclear Safety Consultant
Perm £80,000 - £100,000 + Benefits OR
Contract Outside IR35 at £80-£90 per hour

We are currently seeking experienced Nuclear Safety Engineers to join our growing team and contribute to critical naval infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a unique opportunity for professionals passionate about safety engineering excellence and contributing to high-integrity environments within the UK nuclear and defence sector.

Perm Salary range: £80,000 - £100,000 + Benefits
Hourly rate: £80 - £90
Inside / Outside IR35: OUTSIDE IR35
SC needed to start
Remote working with occasional visits to Bristol / Plymouth
Interview process: MS Teams interview

Please note: Candidates must currently hold UK Security Clearance.

Job Description:

The Nuclear Safety Engineering Lead will work closely with clients to support the development and modification of safety cases for a Nuclear Licensed Site and Naval Dockyard. Responsibilities include providing technical expertise on nuclear assessment processes and policy, delivering safety documentation, and ensuring outputs are compliant with statutory regulations and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and delivery of Nuclear Safety Cases
• Conduct or review safety assessments and analyses to develop supporting evidence
• Evaluate technical documentation to confirm regulatory compliance and completeness
• Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and cross-functional teams
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers on safety engineering best practices, particularly in regulated nuclear environments

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Master's degree or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred
• Typically 10+ years of relevant safety engineering experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil & gas)
• 5+ years of direct experience working within Nuclear Licensed Sites
• Proven experience in authoring or contributing to full lifecycle safety assessments and safety case documentation
• Familiarity with safety analysis methods such as Deterministic Safety Analysis (DSA) and Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA)
• In-depth understanding of UK nuclear safety regulations and compliance standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present complex information clearly and confidently
• Experience in mentoring or technically developing junior engineers
• Prior involvement with regulatory bodies on safety-critical or high-value engineering projects

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

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