Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer – Specialists

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Kirkby-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer to lead a team responsible for ensuring compliance with nuclear safety standards. This role offers the opportunity to work on major strategic programs, providing leadership and oversight while advising on legislation and safety governance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in nuclear safety and regulation, along with a strong commitment to promoting a safety culture. With flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of nuclear safety.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive

Green car scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with nuclear safety legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record in safety case development and compliance assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nuclear safety specialists to deliver critical safety packages.
• Advise on nuclear legislation and maintain safety documentation.

Skills

Nuclear safety legislation

Regulatory frameworks

Safety policy and governance

Integrated management systems

Competency-based training frameworks

Radiological protection

Safety case development

Event reporting systems

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

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 health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and an annual incentive.

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 and compliance, safety case development, and maintains the licence to operate.

Role purpose:

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. Relocation support packages are available for eligible Submarines roles.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We value, reward integrity, and merit, and empower you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups, and accommodate reasonable adjustments for disabilities or health conditions.

Security and eligibility:

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, which may involve 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK.

Closing Date:

1st May 2025. We may close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to be considered.