Senior Nuclear Safety Assessor

Shirley Parsons Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in nuclear safety is seeking a Senior Nuclear Safety Assessor to join their Health, Safety & Risk team. This hybrid role is for candidates based in or commutable to Cheshire or Cumbria, focusing on leading safety case development and managing project teams for significant nuclear projects. Candidates should have substantial experience in nuclear safety assessment and a relevant degree. Competitive salary between £50,000 and £70,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in nuclear safety assessment and safety case production.
• Strong knowledge of UK nuclear safety regulations and assessment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and delivery of nuclear safety cases.
• Facilitate hazard identification workshops.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and specialists.
• Manage teams of consultants and mentor junior staff.
• Support client relationships and identify business opportunities.

Skills

Nuclear safety assessment

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Physics, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Nuclear Safety Assessor
Based in or commutable to Cheshire or Cumbria (hybrid working)
Permanent
£50,000 to £70,000 per annum + benefits

Overview

Shirley Parsons has partnered with a leading consultancy firm at the forefront of nuclear safety and risk management. With over 30 years of experience supporting the UK's nuclear sector, they are looking for a Senior Nuclear Safety Assessor to join their Health, Safety & Risk team. This hybrid role is suited to candidates based in or commutable to either Cheshire or Cumbria, offering the opportunity to lead safety case development, manage project teams, and contribute to nationally significant nuclear projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation and delivery of nuclear safety cases and supporting documentation.
• Facilitating hazard identification workshops (e.g. HAZOP) and applying structured safety case methodologies.
• Collaborating with engineering teams and specialist disciplines (e.g. Human Factors, Fire, Criticality, Shielding).
• Managing teams of consultants and mentoring junior staff.
• Supporting client relationships and identifying opportunities for business development.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in nuclear safety assessment and safety case production.
• A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. Physics, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering).
• Strong knowledge of UK nuclear safety regulations and safety assessment techniques (e.g. DBA, LOPA, PSA, ALARP).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, flexible approach to project delivery and team collaboration.

Other requirements

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance.