Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Askam-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in Barrow-In-Furness is seeking a Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer to support Nuclear Safety Engineering activities on major programs. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Engineering or Physical Science and possess in-depth knowledge of Reactor Plant systems. This role offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive benefits, and relocation support.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentives

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in Engineering or Physical Science.
• Understanding of the design, build, commissioning, and operation of Reactor Plant systems.
• Demonstrable competence in technical report writing.

Responsibilities

• Deputising for the PNED Build Assurance Manager as required.
• Supporting Nuclear Safety Engineering activities for the Astute and Dreadnought programmes.
• Developing technical solutions to issues during construction and commissioning.

Skills

Engineering or Physical Science degree

Understanding of Reactor Plant systems

Technical report writing

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer

Location: Barrow-In-Furness

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

1. Deputising for the PNED Build Assurance Manager as required.
2. Supporting or leading Nuclear Safety Engineering activities for the Astute and Dreadnought programmes, including resolution of emergent issues during the build and commissioning of the Naval Reactor Plant using appropriate Safety Engineering techniques.
3. Acting as the Intelligent Customer for documentation, advice, and services concerning the Naval Reactor Plant and safety case provided to the company.
4. Developing sound technical solutions to issues during construction and commissioning of the Naval Reactor Plant.
5. Authoring inputs to the Office of the Chief Engineer, advising on the compliance of the “as built” Naval Reactor Plant against design, build, and commissioning requirements.
6. Carrying out nuclear safety assessments of the impact of changes and deviations from the Naval Reactor Plant design intent.
7. Liaising with internal and external customers to ensure their requirements are supported and incorporated appropriately.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in Engineering or Physical Science.
• Understanding of the design, build, commissioning, and operation of Reactor Plant systems.
• Demonstrable competence in technical report writing.

Desirable:

• Experience in design and build of systems, with understanding of safety and quality roles.
• Ability to lead engineering investigations, including Root Cause Analysis.
• Constructively challenging and influencing others with clear reasoning.

Benefits:

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The PNED team:

This role offers in-depth knowledge of Naval Reactor Plants for the Astute and Dreadnought classes, involvement in a broad engineering lifecycle, and support to wider PNED teams.

Relocation support:

Available across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference, with an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit. We welcome diverse backgrounds and provide accommodations for disabilities or health conditions. Many roles are subject to security and export restrictions, and applicants must meet security clearance standards.

Closing Date: 27th August 2025. We may close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early!

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