Principal Nuclear Facilities Safety Engineering Consultant

BMT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical (family coverage)

Enhanced Pension

26 Days Annual Leave

Wellbeing Fund

Retail Vouchers

Professional Subscriptions

Job summary

BMT is seeking a Principal Nuclear Facilities Safety Engineering Consultant to oversee technical aspects of nuclear safety documentation and deliver safety assessments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in science or engineering, proven experience in preparing and documenting nuclear safety cases, and a leadership role in fostering team development. This position offers flexible working arrangements and requires UK-based applicants with security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and documenting nuclear safety cases.
• Proven work in nuclear licensed sites.
• Professional membership of a relevant institution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical aspects of nuclear safety documentation.
• Deliver safety assessments in line with customer needs.
• Support periodic safety reviews for complex systems.

Skills

Nuclear safety documentation

Safety assessments

Nuclear and process engineering

Safety assessment methodologies

Leadership and team management

Education

Degree in science or engineering

Job description

Principal Nuclear Facilities Safety Engineering Consultant

Department: Technical Capability

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United Kingdom

Reporting To: Leigh Walsh

Description

Contract Type: Permanent

Flexibility: This role is available part-time, job-share or full time. We want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.

Location: We have offices in Bath, Bristol, Fareham, Glasgow, Plymouth, Weymouth, London and Teddington, and we are happy to explore flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Please note that travel to customer sites (Aldermaston, Reading) or to attend meetings will be required.

Eligibility for this Role

• Be a UK-born sole national.
• Have held no other nationality at any time.
• Have continuously resided in the United Kingdom for the past five years.
• Be able to obtain and maintain full UK security clearance in accordance with government vetting standards.
• Provide satisfactory evidence of identity, nationality, and residency as part of the clearance process.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the technical aspects involved in planning and producing nuclear safety documentation.
• Deliver nuclear safety assessments and related technical documents in line with customer requirements.
• Develop nuclear safety requirements and demonstrate compliance with them.
• Support periodic safety reviews for complex systems and facilities.
• Work collaboratively with clients and partner organisations.
• Provide leadership and line management to junior team members, fostering their development and performance.

About You

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and dynamic individuals with:

• A degree with honours (or equivalent) in science, engineering, or a related field, or comparable professional experience.
• Proven experience in preparing, facilitating, and documenting safety cases and hazard studies for nuclear facilities.
• Previous work within nuclear licensed or authorised sites.
• Experience offering guidance on nuclear and process engineering matters.
• Familiarity with a range of safety assessment methodologies.
• Professional membership of a relevant chartered institution.
• Understanding of Nuclear Authorising and/or Licensing Conditions.

Benefits

• Private Medical (family coverage)
• Enhanced Pension
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
• Family friendly policies
• Committed to an inclusive culture
• Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
• 26 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday Trading
• Retail Vouchers
• Professional Subscriptions

A message to recruitment agencies: We receive applications exclusively via our ATS. Please note that we do not accept CVs submitted via email to the HR department or staff within our Operational teams. We will not progress CVs shared on a speculative basis by email and you accept our right to pursue such candidates with no obligation to third-party terms and conditions or liability to a fee.