Principal Nuclear Safety Assessor

Li Ca Scientific Recruitment; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking a Principal Nuclear Safety Assessor to lead complex safety projects within the nuclear industry. This role offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing candidates flexibility in location. The successful applicant will oversee safety case documentation, guide junior staff, and collaborate with engineers on various safety specialties. Ideal for experienced professionals, this permanent position contributes to nationally important safety and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in nuclear safety and risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of safety case documentation.
• Ability to lead and guide junior team members.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical leadership

Risk assessment

Safety case development

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Chartered status in a relevant discipline

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 ...