Principal Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

AECOM; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Safety Case Expert in Bristol. This role involves leading nuclear safety case development, overseeing projects from start to finish, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in nuclear safety and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience developing nuclear safety cases in the nuclear sector.
• Exceptional leadership qualities and strategic advice capabilities.
• A track record of successful project delivery including end-to-end oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of nuclear safety cases for projects.
• Oversee key projects from concept to delivery.
• Provide mentoring and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Nuclear safety expertise

Leadership

Project delivery

Communication

Education

MEng/BEng in Science or Engineering

Job description

Overview

Due to the continued growth and expansion of our Nuclear Team, we are seeking an experienced Safety Case Expert to join our team. This role offers the chance to participate in multi-disciplinary projects at various stages of the lifecycle, from client consultancy to comprehensive turn-key solutions. You will have the vision, passion and track record required to support us with our continued growth of our nuclear offering.

You will lead the continued development of a strong team to whom you will provide leadership and robust management. In this high-profile role, you will be the first point of direct contact with clients, partners, and contractors. You will oversee key projects from concept to delivery including design, procurement, subcontract, factory acceptance, installation, site acceptance and commissioning.

This role is ideal for an experienced safety case expert, offering you the chance to work on a variety of high-profile, short and long-term projects within the sector, and being involved and overseeing the full project cycle end-to-end.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Nuclear safety case expert who will support management across the nuclear portfolio in AECOM (Civil and Defence).
• Supports the development of the strategy for growing the nuclear safety case capability in AECOM.
• Supports the development of resource strategies, recruitment plans and maintaining resource competence (SQEP).
• Supports the management of the nuclear safety case team (including deputising for the Nuclear Safety Case Discipline Lead as required).

Technical Delivery

• Acts as a subject matter expert with respect to winning work, supporting the bidding process with respect to nuclear safety.
• Responsible for strategic safety case delivery on projects.
• Develops relationships with clients to deliver a "right first time" approach for technical delivery.
• Advises AECOM leadership teams and clients on regulatory compliance, standards and guidance.
• Supports AECOM and client organisations in interactions with regulators and safety committees.
• Applies knowledge and experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions to move projects forward.

Development & Knowledge Sharing

• Provides mentoring and coaching for the nuclear safety case team.
• Manages the development and delivery of nuclear safety training to internal and external stakeholders, as well as proactively contributing to multidisciplinary knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in approach and best practice.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Experience: Extensive experience developing nuclear safety cases in the nuclear sector.
• Leadership: Exceptional leadership qualities with the ability to offer strategic advice and influence other engineers in defining, implementing, and completing engineering work packages.
• Project Delivery: A track record of successful project delivery, including overseeing the full project cycle end-to-end.
• Communication: Competence in preparing and delivering technical presentations and conducting peer reviews of technical documents.

You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work autonomously, a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline-driven team environment.

Desired qualifications

• MEng/BEng in Science or Engineering subject (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer in relevant discipline (or working towards).

Security Clearance: This role requires ability to meet UK security clearance requirements for work on the full range of projects requiring clearance at AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer with procedures to support applicants with disabilities.