Principal or Senior Structural Integrity Safety Engineer

SNC-Lavalin; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior / Principal Structural Integrity Safety Case Engineer to deliver innovative solutions in safety-critical environments. This role involves leading teams to assess risks for nuclear clients and shaping the future of low-carbon energy. You'll engage with diverse clients on complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to a collaborative technical community. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital industry.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Double Matching Pension Scheme

25 Days Holiday

Share Investment Plan

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Sustainable Benefits

Discount Portal

Professional Membership Fee Coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in leading engineering teams and producing safety cases.
• Strong understanding of nuclear facility operations and decommissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to produce engineering substantiation and safety cases.
• Influence client strategies on structural integrity challenges.

Skills

Structural Integrity Assessment

Safety Case Development

Project Management

Technical Presentation Skills

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

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, helping them and us realize our low-carbon energy ambitions, shaping a better future for our planet and its people. This is a great opportunity to join one of the strongest structural integrity safety case capabilities in the industry, working across all key clients.

Your purpose:

On a typical day, you might lead a team to produce engineering substantiation or author a complex safety case, justifying and supporting critical decision-making in the design, operation, and/or decommissioning of nuclear facilities. Alternatively, you may influence the client’s strategic direction to address structural integrity challenges related to new build designs or the continued operation of existing assets, network to develop the business pipeline within your capability, or deliver technical presentations to regulators.

This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients, including nuclear generation (Advanced Gas Cooled Reactors and Sizewell B), Rolls Royce Pressurized Water Reactors, nuclear new build projects like Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, as well as innovative players from the fusion and SMR markets. You will be keen to lead the technical delivery of projects, solve complex problems, and present solutions to stakeholders. You will have the drive to deliver excellent technical work, paying attention to detail while maintaining awareness of the bigger picture.

You will also contribute to and learn from the wider technical community within AtkinsRéalis, leveraging our global expertise to foster collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, you will play a key role in mentoring junior engineers to support our growth and enhance our project delivery capabilities, while strengthening your leadership skills.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Flexible Working | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

AtkinsRéalis is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—a place where everyone can be themselves, thrive, and develop. We offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements (such as flexible hours, reduced working days, remote working), and employee networks to support staff from various backgrounds. We understand the importance of a diverse and flexible workforce, with no fixed hours, no requirement for full-time contracts, and flexibility regarding office presence. If you identify as having a disability, inform us ahead of your interview to discuss any adjustments needed.

Our offices are located in Bristol, Manchester, Epsom, Derby, Sheffield, and Glasgow, providing flexibility regarding the role’s location.

Meeting your needs:

When you join us, you'll benefit from “Total Reward,” a package tailored to your lifestyle, career, and personal needs. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary: £50,000+ per annum, with additional performance-based pay.
• Car allowance of £5,500 per annum (dependent on grade).
• Private Medical (dependent on grade).
• Double matching Company pension scheme (up to 10% contribution).
• 25 days' holiday, with options to buy or sell up to 15 days.
• Share investment plan.
• Flexible and hybrid working, including opportunities to work abroad up to 20 days per year.
• Health and Wellbeing benefits: flu jabs, digital GP, health checks, wellbeing app.
• Sustainable benefits: electric vehicles, cycle-to-work schemes.
• Discount portal, professional membership fee coverage, protection benefits (life assurance, income protection).

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance, contingent upon obtaining the relevant level. The vetting process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for 5+ years. Please do not mention or include any current or previous security clearances in your application or CV.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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Worker Type: Employee | Job Type: Regular