Principal or Senior Structural Integrity Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior / Principal Structural Integrity Safety Case Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of low carbon energy. This position offers the chance to work with diverse clients in the nuclear sector, tackling complex challenges while mentoring junior engineers. Enjoy a flexible working environment that values diversity and inclusion, providing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your needs. If you are passionate about delivering innovative solutions and making a positive impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Double matching pension scheme

25 days holiday

Flexible working arrangements

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Discount portal

Life assurance

Income Protection

Qualifications

• Experience in leading safety case projects in nuclear engineering.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing complex engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in producing engineering substantiation and safety cases.
• Influence client strategic direction on structural integrity challenges.

Skills

Structural Integrity Assessment

Safety Case Development

Risk Assessment

Project Management

Technical Presentation Skills

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 the risks for our nuclear clients to help 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 be leading a team to produce engineering substantiation or authoring a complex safety case, justifying and supporting critical decision-making in the design, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. Alternatively, you could be influencing the client’s strategic direction to address structural integrity challenges associated with new build designs or ongoing operations, networking to develop the business pipeline, or delivering 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, and innovative players in the fusion and SMR markets. You will lead the technical delivery of projects, tackle complex problems, and present solutions to stakeholders. You should have a drive to produce 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 global expertise to foster collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, you will play a key role in mentoring junior engineers to support growth and enhance our project delivery capabilities, while developing 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 days, remote work), and employee networks supporting staff from various backgrounds. We recognize 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 have a disability, inform us ahead of your interview so we can discuss any necessary adjustments.

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

Meeting your needs:

Upon joining, you'll enjoy a “Total Reward” package tailored to your lifestyle, career, and personal needs. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary: £50,000+ per annum, with additional pay based on performance and recognition.
• 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 for up to 20 days per year.
• Health and Wellbeing benefits, such as flu jabs, digital GP service, annual health checks, and wellbeing app.
• Sustainable benefits, including electric vehicles and cycle-to-work schemes via salary sacrifice.
• Discount portal and paid membership to professional institutions.
• Protection benefits: Life assurance and Income Protection.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance, which depends on obtaining the relevant level. The process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for 5+ years. Do not mention or include security clearance details in your application or CV.

We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, valuing applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular