Principal Safety Case Engineer

Millbank Holdings; Risley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the UK nuclear sector is seeking a Principal Safety Case Engineer to lead safety case strategies on complex nuclear projects. Applicants should have Chartered Engineer status or be working towards it, alongside significant experience in nuclear safety cases. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and the chance to influence high-profile projects directly contributing to national safety and energy security.

Benefits

Excellent career progression opportunities

Generous benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it).
• Significant experience in developing nuclear safety cases.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing hazard management strategies.
• Authoring radiological safety assessments.
• Managing delivery of safety case work via supply chain partners.

Skills

Chartered Engineer status

Strong communication skills

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Do you hold (or are you actively working towards) Chartered Engineer status in a relevant discipline?

Do you have demonstrable experience authoring and reviewing nuclear safety case assessments (such as PSRs, PCSRs, or equivalent)?

Are you interested in leading safety case strategies on high-profile, complex nuclear projects that directly contribute to national safety and energy security?

The Opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation at the forefront of the UK nuclear sector, supporting major clean energy, defence, and decommissioning programmes. As a Principal Safety Case Engineer, you will take ownership of safety case strategies across a portfolio of complex projects, helping to shape hazard management approaches and ensuring industry-leading standards are met.

The Role

This role has arisen as part of continued growth and investment in specialist safety case capabilities, offering you the chance to step into a highly influential position. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from excellent career progression opportunities, hybrid working, generous benefits, and the chance to work on technically challenging and meaningful projects that make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Developing hazard management strategies and contributing to HAZID/HAZOP studies
• Authoring radiological safety assessments, including Hazard Management Strategies and Safety Reports (PSRs, PCSRs, etc.)
• Producing and reviewing calculations, design basis documentation, and technical reports
• Managing delivery of safety case work via supply chain partners, ensuring schedule, cost, quality, and risk targets are met
• Providing oversight of technical strategies, promoting best practice across projects
• Mentoring and coaching Safety Case Engineers within the team

Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it)
• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant engineering discipline
• Significant demonstrable experience in developing nuclear safety cases across a range of project complexities
• Strong communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Previous experience coaching or mentoring junior engineers

It's great if you also have the following experience:

• Experience working within both defence and civil nuclear environments
• A track record of leading safety case strategies across multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with managing supply chain delivery in highly regulated environments

The setting for the role: The role is based at either Warrington or Bristol with flexible hybrid working. You'll work a 37-hour week in a collaborative environment that supports work-life balance, career progression, and professional development.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone.