Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer

Copello Global Ltd; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello Global Ltd in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer for a 6‑month contract to lead the nuclear safety case across UK defence and nuclear programmes.

Based in Glasgow with occasional travel to client sites, you will develop safety case strategies, conduct hazard studies, produce PSRs and safety documents, and engage regulators and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Strong nuclear safety case experience within defence or nuclear sector.
• Knowledge of UK nuclear regulatory requirements and standards.
• Experience producing high-quality technical safety documentation.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver nuclear safety case strategies.
• Support safety-informed design and engineering decisions.
• Conduct safety assessments and hazard studies (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, HAZAN).
• Produce safety documentation, including PSRs, PCSRS and ALARP assessments.
• Engage with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support engineering substantiation activities.
• Lead and coordinate safety case work packages and teams.

Skills

Nuclear safety

Hazard analysis

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

I am currently looking for a Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer for a 6 month contract in Glasgow.

Rate: £88 per hour Inside IR35

Contract: 6 months

Work Pattern: 3 days onsite

Clearance: suitable candidates must have current SC Clearance to be considered for this role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer to support major UK defence and nuclear programmes. Based in Glasgow, with occasional travel to client sites, you will provide safety case leadership and technical expertise across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver nuclear safety case strategies.
• Support safety-informed design and engineering decisions.
• Conduct safety assessments and hazard studies (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, HAZAN).
• Produce safety documentation, including PSRs, PCSRS and ALARP assessments.
• Engage with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support engineering substantiation activities.
• Lead and coordinate safety case work packages and teams.

Essential Experience:

• Strong nuclear safety case experience within the defence or nuclear sector.
• Knowledge of UK nuclear regulatory requirements and standards.
• Experience producing high-quality technical safety documentation.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.