Principal Engineer - Nuclear Safety

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer in Nuclear Safety to support critical engineering activities in Cumbria. This role involves leading safety assessments, developing technical solutions, and ensuring compliance with design and commissioning requirements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Physical Science and a strong understanding of nuclear safety practices. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in nuclear engineering and make a significant impact on safety and compliance in the nuclear sector.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering or Physical Science.
• Experience in Nuclear Safety Engineering and Safety Engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deputising for the Build Assurance Manager as required.
• Supporting Nuclear Safety Engineering activities during Build and Commission.

Skills

Nuclear Safety Engineering

Engineering Degree

Safety Engineering Techniques

Technical Solutions Development

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physical Science

Job description

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Principal Engineer - Nuclear Safety, with a background in Nuclear or Defence, to be engaged on a permanent basis, located in Cumbria.

What you'll be doing:

1. Deputising for the Build Assurance Manager as required.
2. Supporting or leading Nuclear Safety Engineering activities, including resolution of emergent issues during the Build and Commission, using application of common Safety Engineering techniques where appropriate.
3. Acting as the Intelligent Customer for documentation, advice, and services concerning the Plant and safety case provided to the company.
4. Developing sound technical solutions to issues arising during construction and commissioning of the Plant.
5. Authoring inputs to the Office of the Chief Engineer, advising on the compliance of the "as built" Plant against design, build, and commissioning requirements in support of entry into nuclear build phases.
6. Carrying out nuclear safety assessments of the impact of changes to, and deviations from, the Plant design intent.
7. Liaising with both internal and external customers to ensure their requirements are supported and their needs are fully considered and incorporated where appropriate and agreed.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Engineering or Physical Science.
• Understanding of the design, build, commissioning, and ...