Principal Nuclear Safety Assessor

Li Ca Scientific Recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in nuclear safety is seeking a Principal Nuclear Safety Assessor to lead complex safety projects. This role involves overseeing safety documentation, guiding junior members, and ensuring strong client relationships. Flexible working arrangements, including remote options, are available for experienced professionals ready to contribute to significant safety and infrastructure efforts. Ideal candidates will thrive in technical and leadership roles and have a background in hazard identification and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety and high-hazard sectors.
• Strong background in technical leadership roles.
• Ability to guide junior team members.
• Familiarity with Human Factors and Fire Safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead hazard identification workshops such as HAZOP.
• Develop structured safety case arguments using C/A/E techniques.
• Oversee the production of safety case documentation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client relationship management

Hazard identification

Safety documentation management

Job description

Job Description

Principal Nuclear Safety Assessor

Location:Flexible (Your office can be Cumbria or Cheshire), Hybrid / remote working also available
Sector:Nuclear Safety, Risk & Engineering Consultancy

A consultancy firm operating in the nuclear and high-hazard sectors is looking to expand its specialist Risk and Safety team. They are seeking aPrincipal Nuclear Safety Assessorto lead the delivery of complex safety projects and provide technical direction across a range of high-profile nuclear assignments.

This is a permanent opportunity with flexible working arrangements, ideal for experienced professionals who thrive in both technical and leadership roles and want to contribute to nationally significant safety and infrastructure work.

As a Principal Nuclear Safety Assessor, youll be responsible for delivering and overseeing the production of safety case documentation, guiding junior team members, and maintaining strong client relationships. Youll work closely with engineers and safety specialists in areas such as Human Factors, Fire Safety, Radiological Shielding, and Criticality.

What youll do:

• Lead hazard identification workshops (e.g. HAZOP).
• Develop structured safety case arguments using Claims/Arguments/Evidence (C/A/E) techniques.
• Produce and manage safety documentation across all stages of ...