Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer – Specialists

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Grange-Over-Sands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer to lead a team in delivering critical safety governance and assurance frameworks. This role involves advising on nuclear legislation, developing safety cases, and promoting a strong safety culture within a dynamic team. With opportunities for hybrid working and a range of benefits, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on major international programmes. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to fostering an inclusive culture and empowering your potential.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong background in safety policy and governance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on nuclear legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Support relationships with regulatory bodies.

Skills

Nuclear safety legislation

Regulatory frameworks

Safety policy and governance

Event reporting systems

Radiological protection

Competency-based training frameworks

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 also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Nuclear Safety Regulation team:

The Nuclear Safety and Regulation Department oversees the nuclear regulation for the site. The team provides specialist advice and services regarding nuclear/radiological safety standards and compliance, development of safety cases, and is vital for maintaining the licence to operate.

This role provides leadership, oversight, and management of a team of nuclear safety specialists to deliver work packages supporting major programmes of strategic and international importance. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. If you have a health condition that may affect your assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on factors such as nationality, previous roles, and place of birth. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5-10 years of continuous residence in the UK.

Closing Date:
16th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.