Safety Case Engineer - Section Lead - Nuclear

Morson Talent; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Safety Case Engineer - Section Lead for a nuclear power station project in Gloucester. This full-time role involves managing safety cases and a small team of authors and engineers. Candidates should hold a degree in engineering, science, or mathematics, and have experience in the nuclear industry. Competitive salary with benefits including a 5% bonus and a hybrid work pattern available.

Benefits

5% bonus

15% client pension contribution

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear or highly regulated industries.
• Ability to identify issues and develop solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team in delivery of nuclear safety cases.
• Lead development of nuclear safety cases, including Pre-Construction Safety Report.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Complex information interpretation

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in engineering, science, or mathematics

Job description

Overview

Role: Safety Case Engineer - Section Lead - Sizewell C nuclear power station project

Location: Based out of Gloucester office but hybrid work pattern can be negotiated to suit individual circumstances

Salary + Benefits: Highly competitive + benefits including 5% bonus, 15% client pension contribution and 28 days holiday

Work Pattern: Full-time role

Start: September 2025 onwards

Our client, SizewellC, is looking for an experienced Safety Case Engineer to take on a Section Lead position within their Design Authority Safety Case team working in support of the delivery of their new nuclear power station construction project, one of the UK's largest and most important infrastructure projects.

The home office for this role will be in Gloucester, close to j11a of the M5. This is a hybrid role requiring. Whilst the client would ideally like the person to work in the office 2-3 days/week, for the right individual they are willing to be flexible to try and accommodate personal circumstances and make the role attractive and workable.

Responsibilities

• The Section Lead Safety Case Engineer position will involve managing a small team (2-3) of authors and engineers in the delivery of CAT 1 and CAT 2 nuclear safety cases, scoping out, determining and deciding what changes need to be made and then coordinating and leading the delivery of these amendments.
• Lead the development of various nuclear safety cases, including SZC's first top-level safety case, the Pre-Construction Safety Report (PCSR).
• Own the safety case during the design and construction phases, advising internal and external regulators and the responsible designer on its adequacy.
• Lead PCSR section development, including strategy setting, team management, and progression through the safety case lifecycle (authoring, peer review, verification, regulatory review and approval).
• Act as an intelligent customer for the safety case through undertaking technical oversight over the licensing, procurement, manufacture, construction, commission and operation phases of the station lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including internal teams and external partners, including regulator.
• Maximise the benefits of replication from Hinkley Point C to Sizewell C.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in engineering, science, or mathematics.
• Experience in the nuclear or other highly regulated industries, managing complex systems' safety documentation for regulatory compliance and approval.
• Ability to identify issues and develop solutions in the context of nuclear plant construction and operation.
• Ability to interpret complex information, set clear action plan, and lead the strategic planning of the safety case.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organisational skills.

For individuals requiring it, there is a comprehensive Safety Case Engineer/Case Officer training programme as well as Behaviour-led Technical Leadership training available to help you bridge knowledge gaps to support your growth.

For the right individual, our client can offer a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits, as outlined above, as well as outstanding long-term future career possibilities working in support of one of the largest and most prestigious projects in Europe.

MORSON INTERNATIONAL, part of the Morson Group, are the leading TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT COMPANY in the UK specialising in Technical Support to the following industries: Nuclear, Power Generation, Aerospace, Rail, Marine, Petrochemical & Construction