Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Nuclear Defence client is seeking a Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer in Bristol to support major defence programmes. The role involves safety case strategy, technical leadership, and compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead technical teams.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Private Medical

Dental insurance

Gym Membership

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

Various Discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Degree (2:1 minimum) in physics, mechanical engineering, or related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership.
• Experience in Nuclear/Defence domains.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety case support throughout the design life of a facility.
• Engage with stakeholders for safety informed design.
• Lead safety case activities and teams.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Engineering Judgement

Written Communication

Education

Honours Degree in Physics or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer, Bristol

Client:

Advanced Resource Managers

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

Job Description:

ARM are currently recruiting an experienced Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer to join a leading Nuclear Defence client.

Job Overview:

We want you to help us deliver a range of exciting major defence related programmes across the UK. This includes the design and construction of new infrastructure, life extensions and upgrades, maintaining ongoing operations, and decommissioning.

You will be involved with all aspects of safety case support, including:

• Shaping the nuclear safety case strategy.
• Working closely with project partners to ensure a safety informed design.
• Engaging with stakeholders to facilitate 'Right First Time' delivery.
• Undertaking safety assessments and safety analysis.
• Producing safety reports and other technical documents.

Some of your duties will include:

The role will entail providing safety case support throughout the design life of a facility and/or operation. You will support our clients in managing nuclear safety and ensuring compliance with Licence Conditions and/or Authorisation Condition. You will typically provide technical leadership for:

• Hazard/Fault Identification Studies (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, etc).
• Qualitative and Quantitative Hazard Analysis Assessments.
• Radiological Hazard Assessments.
• Safety Case Report production (e.g., PSR, PCSR, etc).
• ALARP Assessments.
• Support to Engineering Substantiation activities.
• Liaison with regulatory organisations (e.g., ONR, DNSR).
• Development and review of Safety Management Arrangements.
• Managing/Leading Safety Case activities and teams.

What do you need to succeed?

• Honours Degree (or equivalent) in physics, mechanical engineering, or closely related discipline (2:1 minimum).
• Chartered (or working towards Chartership status).
• Technical practitioner in the Nuclear/Defence domains, able to demonstrate good engineering judgement with experience in applying fundamental engineering principles.
• Excellent written skills, you can produce and review high-quality technical reports.
• Demonstratable evidence of being a leader of technical teams and development of more junior staff.
• Motivated and driven to meet delivery/cost targets without compromising quality.
• Awareness of their own technical limitations and using the help and support of others to deliver.
• Must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Security Clearance.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Private Medical
• Dental insurance
• Gym Membership
• Healthcare cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Various Discounts and benefits