Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer to lead safety case development in a collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects while promoting innovation and digital solutions. With flexible working policies and a commitment to career growth, you will engage with multidisciplinary teams to conduct safety assessments and produce critical technical reports. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and supports your professional development while prioritizing health and environmental outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven safety expertise in defence or nuclear sectors.
• Chartered status or working towards it.
• Practical engineering judgement in nuclear/defence domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety case development and delivery for multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct safety assessments and produce technical safety reports.
• Shape safety strategies and lead safety activities.

Skills

Safety Case Development

HAZID

HAZOP

FMEA

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Honours Degree in Physics

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Job description

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Shaping a smarter, more agile world. We are known for our diverse projects and our collaborative environment that values every voice. We promote flexible and remote working policies to support work-life balance.

As a Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer within 'Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology' (ADS&T), you will lead safety case development, support, and delivery, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Your role involves shaping safety strategies, conducting safety assessments (HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, etc.), producing technical safety reports, and leading safety activities.

Location flexibility includes Bristol, Manchester, Silchester, or Glasgow, with occasional site visits.

Your Profile: Proven safety expertise, ideally in defence or nuclear sectors; readiness for career growth; passion for innovation and digital solutions; excellent communication and relationship-building skills; an Honours Degree in physics, mechanical engineering, or related field (minimum 2:1); Chartered status or working towards it; and practical engineering judgement in nuclear/defence domains.

Why Join Us? AtkinsRéalis offers diverse projects, career development, flexible working, and a culture of inclusion and diversity, including initiatives supporting women and military personnel. We prioritize health, happiness, and environmental outcomes.

Security Clearance: Role may require UK security clearance, with vetting through UKSV. Applicants should not include current or previous clearances in their application.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing family-friendly policies, flexible work, and employee networks.