Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer - Specialists

ZipRecruiter; Broughton in Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer to join their expanding Nuclear Safety and Regulation Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to major strategic programs of international importance. You will be responsible for advising on nuclear legislation, developing safety governance frameworks, and promoting a strong safety culture. With a focus on regulatory compliance and safety case development, this position is perfect for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the nuclear sector. Flexible working arrangements are available, making this an attractive opportunity for those seeking work-life balance.

Benefits

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Relocation support packages

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record in safety governance and compliance assurance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on nuclear legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain nuclear safety documentation and safety cases.

Skills

Nuclear safety legislation

Regulatory frameworks

Safety policy governance

Regulatory interface management

Integrated management systems

Competency-based training frameworks

Radiological protection

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer – Specialists

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:

We’re expanding our Nuclear Safety and Regulation Team to support the delivery of major programmes of strategic and international importance. We’re looking for people with experience in one or more of the following activities:

1. Advising leaders at all levels on nuclear legislation, site license applications, and regulatory requirements
2. Supporting relationships with regulatory bodies and deploying interface management arrangements
3. Delivery of nuclear safety governance, assurance frameworks, and independent oversight capabilities
4. Development and maintenance of the nuclear baseline together with organizational change processes
5. Supporting the design and delivery of nuclear competence assessments and training solutions
6. Implementing compliance operating models for nuclear/radiological safety and development of compliant nuclear management arrangements
7. Preparing and maintaining nuclear safety documentation, including safety cases and associated processes
8. Supporting end-users with safety case requirements
9. Providing radiological protection advice
10. Promoting a strong nuclear safety culture through stewardship and leadership concepts

Your skills and experiences:

• Nuclear safety legislation, licensing, and regulatory frameworks
• Goal-setting regulation and application of relevant good practice (RGP)
• Safety policy, governance, and independent challenge mechanisms
• Regulatory interface management and permissioning arrangements
• Integrated management systems and compliance assurance
• Event reporting and operational experience feedback (OEFL) systems
• Development of nuclear capabilities, baselines, and organizational change management
• Competency-based training frameworks using Systematic Approach to Training (SAT)
• Safety case development methodologies and safety case implementation
• Radiological protection, waste management

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and an annual incentive eligibility.

The Nuclear Safety Regulation team:

The Nuclear Safety and Regulation Department oversees nuclear regulation for the site. The team provides specialist advice and services regarding nuclear/radiological safety standards, compliance, and safety case development, playing a key role in maintaining the license to operate. This role provides leadership, oversight, and management of a team of nuclear safety specialists to deliver work packages supporting major strategic and international programmes.

Additional Information:

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility. We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. If you have a health condition affecting assessment performance, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note: Many roles require security and export control clearances, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard and higher security vetting levels, depending on the role.

Closing Date: 1st May 2025. We reserve the right to close early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.

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