Senior Nuclear Safety Consultant

RPS Group Plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Nuclear Safety Consultant to influence safety standards on major projects. In this role, you will produce and review technical documentation, perform hazard identification and risk assessments, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients, and manage project deliverables. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to nuclear decommissioning, energy generation, and defense initiatives across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety case assessments.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review technical documentation for nuclear safety.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Manage project deliverables within agreed timescales and budgets.

Skills

Technical documentation production

Hazard identification

Risk assessments

Client engagement

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Lead the Future of Nuclear Safety
Are you ready to shape the safety standards of some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the nuclear sector? This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of nuclear, energy, defence and decommissioning. We're looking for an experienced Senior Nuclear Safety Consultant who thrives in a technical environment and wants to lead challenging projects that matter.
Purpose & Scope of the Role
This role is central to delivering high-quality safety case assessments for nuclear facilities and operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and reviewing technical documentation, conducting hazard identification and risk assessments and ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards. The individual will also prepare proposals, support tender submissions and oversee financial reporting for projects under your leadership.
Collaboration is key as you'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients and regulators, and manage project deliverables within agreed timescales and budgets. Assignments will vary from short-term safety assessments to multi-year, multi-million-pound projects. You'll contribute to initiatives across nuclear decommissioning, energy generation, and defence, supporting both legacy facilities and new-build developments. Expect to lead smaller projects ind...

Senior Nuclear Safety Consultant • Manchester, ENG, UK