Safety Case Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Safety Case Engineer for their Energy Unit. This role focuses on nuclear power safety, offering career growth opportunities while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Expected knowledge includes safety assessments, regulatory compliance, and decommissioning expertise.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing programs

Generous holiday entitlement

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a Science, Technology or Engineering discipline.
• Experience in nuclear or defence industries.
• Ability to deliver nuclear safety deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Safety Case Production.
• Interface with regulatory bodies.
• Perform Safety & Risk Assessments.

Skills

Safety Case Production

Decommissioning

Regulatory Interface

Safety & Risk Assessment

Functional Safety Assessment

Education

Degree in Science, Technology or Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Mott Macdonald

We're a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities, and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's needs and striving to meet them. We are proud to be one of Glassdoor's top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognized as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

About the Business Unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable, and transmission & distribution networks. We provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle—from concept and design to construction, operations, decommissioning, or repowering and life extension. We are helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview of the Role

We – the Energy Unit, specifically the Power, Process & Nuclear division, are looking to recruit a Safety Case Engineer to join our team. The role will cover nuclear power, the naval nuclear programme, and decommissioning. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team with opportunities for career progression and to make an impact on the development of the Energy unit.

For this role, you are expected to demonstrate knowledge/experience in areas such as:

• Safety Case Production (e.g., SJP, PCSR, PCmSR, PRS)
• Modification/Design Change Submissions (LC/AC 22)
• Decommissioning
• Functional Safety Assessment
• Regulatory Interface
• ALARP Assessment
• Safety & Risk Assessment
• Deterministic Safety Assessment
• Probabilistic Safety Assessment
• Nuclear Safety Legislation, Regulation, and Policy
• Engineering Substantiation
• HAZOP and other identification studies
• HAZAN
• Criticality
• Nuclear Fire

Candidate Specification

• Degree qualified in a Science, Technology or Engineering discipline
• Experience in the nuclear or defence industries (others from high-hazard industries considered)
• Chartered Engineer or working towards it
• Proven ability to deliver nuclear safety deliverables on complex projects
• Willing to mentor junior staff
• Candidates must be eligible to apply for and obtain Security Clearance

Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

We promote fair employment practices and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute. If you need support during the application process, contact us at [e-mail].

Work Flexibility and Benefits

We support flexible working arrangements and offer benefits including health and wellbeing programs, financial wellbeing schemes, generous holiday entitlement, family and carers leave, learning and development opportunities, and active community engagement.

Apply now or click here for more information about our application process.