Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer

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Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer based in Barrow-In-Furness. The role involves supporting Nuclear Safety Engineering activities for naval programs and liaising with customers about safety documentation. Candidates should possess a degree in Engineering or Physical Science, with strong technical report writing skills. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellness benefits

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) required.
• Strong understanding of design and operation of Reactor Plant systems.
• Proven skills in technical report writing.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the PNED Build Assurance Manager.
• Support Nuclear Safety Engineering activities for naval programs.
• Act as Intelligent Customer for safety documentation.
• Develop technical solutions during construction and commissioning.
• Author compliance inputs for nuclear build phases.
• Conduct nuclear safety assessments.
• Liaise with internal and external customers.

Skills

Degree-level qualification in Engineering or Physical Science

Understanding of Reactor Plant systems

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Engineering or Physical Science

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:

• Deputising for the PNED Build Assurance Manager as required.
• 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 application of common Safety Engineering techniques where appropriate.
• Acting as the Intelligent Customer for documentation, advice, and services concerning the Naval Reactor Plant and safety case provided to the company.
• Developing sound technical solutions to issues arising during construction and commissioning of the Naval Reactor Plant.
• 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 in support of entry into nuclear build phases.
• Carrying out nuclear safety assessments of the impact of changes to, and deviations from, the Naval Reactor Plant design intent.
• liaising with both internal and external customers as required, ensuring that their requirements are adequately supported and that their needs are fully considered and incorporated where appropriate and agreed.

Your skills and experiences:

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

Desirable:

• Engineering experience in the design and build of systems, including an understanding of the role that safety and quality play.
• Ability to lead engineering investigations, including Root Cause Analysis.
• The ability to constructively challenge and influence others, whilst putting forward clear, concise, and credible reasoning to support judgments.

Benefits:

Along with a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, extensive flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

The PNED team:

This role offers the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the Naval Reactor Plant for both the Astute and Dreadnought Classes of submarines, and to be involved in a broad range of the Engineering Lifecycle, from design reviews to build, test, and commissioning activities, including resolution of emergent issues and support to wider PNED teams.

Relocation support:

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We value inclusion, integrity, and merit, and empower you to fulfill your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and accommodate reasonable adjustments for assessments if needed.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may be influenced by your nationality, previous citizenship, or place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK.

Closing Date: 27th August 2025. We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early.

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