Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Aldershot; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy seeks a Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer to join their defence project team. You will leverage your expertise to shape safety strategies, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance in delivering sustainable projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on major defence-related programmes in a collaborative and supportive environment, with flexible work locations across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible holidays

Health benefits

Career planning

Qualifications

• Proven track record in safety, ideally in nuclear or defence sectors.
• Experience leading technical teams and providing engineering judgment.
• Eligibility for Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support safety case activities throughout design and operational life.
• Conduct hazard identification and analysis, plus safety assessments.
• Mentor junior staff and implement safety initiatives.

Skills

Safety track record

Technical report writing

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Honours Degree in physics, mechanical engineering, or related

Job description

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis are key partners in the delivery of key defence nuclear projects in the UK and internationally. We provide a full range of project services including project and programme management, engineering, and assurance.

If you are ready to be a Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer, we would love you to join our team. We seek individuals with strong technical and communication skills, who thrive on solving complex nuclear and defence safety problems and enjoy working in multidisciplinary project teams. We want people who will grow with us and adapt to our clients' and our business's challenges.

Your purpose:

You will help us deliver major defence-related programmes across the UK, involving design and construction of infrastructure, life extensions, upgrades, operations, and decommissioning. Your involvement will include safety case support, such as:

• Shaping the nuclear safety case strategy.
• Ensuring safety-informed design through collaboration with project partners.
• Engaging stakeholders to facilitate ‘Right First Time’ delivery.
• Conducting safety assessments and analyses.
• Producing safety reports and technical documents.

Your office base may be in Bristol, Manchester, Aldershot, Silchester, or Glasgow, with flexibility for work location as needed.

Responsibilities:

You will support safety case activities throughout the design and operational life of facilities, ensuring compliance with Licence and Authorization Conditions. Your technical leadership will typically include:

• Hazard and Fault Identification Studies (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA).
• Hazard Analysis (Qualitative and Quantitative).
• Radiological Hazard Assessments.
• Safety Case Report production.
• ALARP Assessments.
• Support for Engineering Substantiation.
• Engagement with regulatory bodies (e.g., ONR, DNSR).
• Development and review of Safety Management Arrangements.
• Leading Safety Case activities and teams.

As a Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer, you will also:

• Mentor junior staff.
• Assist in bids and proposals.
• Implement safety initiatives.
• Build relationships within AtkinsRéalis, clients, and partners.

What you can bring:

• Proven safety track record, ideally in defence, nuclear, or highly regulated industries.
• Desire for career growth and development.
• Enthusiasm for expanding knowledge and problem solving.
• Interest in digital tools in nuclear safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Approachability and networking ability.

Additional qualifications include:

• Honours Degree in physics, mechanical engineering, or related (minimum 2:1).
• Chartered status or working towards it.
• Experience in nuclear/defence domains with sound engineering judgment.
• High-quality technical report writing skills.
• Leadership experience in technical teams.
• Motivation to meet delivery and cost targets.
• Awareness of technical limitations and collaborative support.
• Eligibility for Security Clearance.

Learn more about how you can thrive with us: Equality, diversity & inclusion in the UK & Europe

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We value diversity and empower our people, offering training, flexible benefits, and a supportive environment. We are committed to inclusion and have received recognition for our efforts.

Meeting your needs:

Our Total Reward package is tailored to your lifestyle and career stage, including flexible holidays, health benefits, and career planning.

If you have a disability, inform us before your interview to discuss accommodations.

About us:

AtkinsRéalis is a global consultancy with over 100 years of expertise, committed to delivering sustainable projects with a positive impact.

We are recognized in the aerospace and defence sector and offer exciting project opportunities.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, contingent on successful vetting by UKSV. Please refrain from mentioning current or past security clearances in your application.

We promote diversity and inclusion, supporting flexible working and employee networks. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome.

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