Principal or Senior Structural Integrity Safety Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior / Principal Structural Integrity Safety Case Engineer to assess risks for nuclear clients and lead complex safety case developments. This role offers a chance to work on innovative projects and influence industry direction while mentoring junior engineers in a flexible and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance pay

Car allowance

Private Medical insurance

Double matching Company pension scheme

25 days' holiday with buy/sell options

Flexible working arrangements

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Sustainable benefits

Discounts and salary sacrifice benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams for engineering substantiation.
• Knowledge in safety case assessments for nuclear facilities.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to produce complex safety cases.
• Influence client’s strategic direction on structural integrity.
• Deliver presentations to stakeholders and regulators.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Leadership

Job description

Do you enjoy working in safety-critical industries? Do you like delivering solutions to technically complex problems? Join us as a Senior / Principal Structural Integrity Safety Case Engineer and play a vital role in assessing risks for our nuclear clients. Help us realize our low carbon energy ambitions and shape a better future for our planet and its people. This is a great opportunity to join one of the strongest structural integrity safety case teams in the industry, working across all key clients.

Your purpose:

In this role, you might lead a team to produce engineering substantiation or author a complex safety case, supporting critical decision-making in the design, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. You may also influence the client’s strategic direction regarding structural integrity challenges for new build designs or existing assets, network to develop business, or deliver technical presentations to regulators.

This position offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients, including nuclear generation (Advanced Gas Cooled Reactors and Sizewell B), Rolls Royce Pressurized Water Reactors, new build projects like Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, and innovative players from fusion and SMR markets. You will lead technical project delivery, solve complex problems, and present solutions to stakeholders. A drive for excellent technical work and attention to detail is essential.

You will also contribute to and learn from the wider technical community at AtkinsRéalis, leveraging global expertise and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers, supporting our growth and enhancing our project delivery capabilities while developing your leadership skills.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We promote a diverse and inclusive community, supporting flexible working arrangements such as flexible hours, remote work, and reduced working days. We value your individuality and provide policies and networks to support staff from different backgrounds. If you have a disability, inform us before your interview to discuss adjustments.

Our offices are located in Bristol, Manchester, Epsom, Derby, Sheffield, and Glasgow, offering flexibility in work location.

Meeting your needs:

We offer a comprehensive “Total Reward” package tailored to your lifestyle and career needs, including:

• Competitive salary: £50,000+ per annum plus performance-based additional pay.
• Car allowance of £5,500 per annum.
• Private Medical insurance.
• Double matching Company pension scheme (up to 10%).
• 25 days' holiday, with options to buy or sell days for work-life balance.
• Share investment plan.
• Flexible and hybrid working, including opportunities to work abroad for up to 20 days per year.
• Health and Wellbeing benefits, including flu jabs, digital GP, and health checks.
• Sustainable benefits like electric vehicles and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Discounts, professional membership fee coverage, life assurance, income protection, and other salary sacrifice benefits.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance, contingent upon the job requirements. The vetting process is managed by UKSV and may involve proof of UK residency for 5+ years. Please do not mention current or past security clearances during your application or interview.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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