Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer

Malin Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 34 days

Pension contributions

Employee assistance

Employee discounts

Death in service

Cycle scheme

Green car benefit

Professional development

Flexible working

Job summary

Malin Marine Consultants is seeking a Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer to lead the delivery and technical oversight of nuclear safety across projects, ensuring requirements are embedded throughout the infrastructure lifecycle and providing expert assurance for other business units within Malin Group on Nuclear Safety matters.

You will develop and review Nuclear Safety Cases, liaising with engineering and commercial teams to mitigate risks and support business development in the Nuclear domain.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2nd Class BEng or higher in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or relevant subject at 2nd class level minimum or equivalent
• Proven experience in Nuclear Safety Case development and regulatory liaison
• Chartered Engineer status preferred or in training

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and technical oversight of nuclear safety across projects and programmes
• Develop and review Nuclear Safety Cases and liaise with regulators (ONR) as needed

Skills

Nuclear Safety Case development

Regulatory liaison

Project leadership

Education

BEng or higher in Nuclear Engineering or related field

Job description

Who We Are

We are Malin Marine Consultants (part of Malin Group). We offer a range of specialist technical services across a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines, including stability, structural and mooring analyses, feasibility, concept and FEED solutions. Our clients range from ferry, naval and commercial vessel operators to shipyards, marine civil contractors and marine infrastructure owners.

About The Role

The Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer has the responsibility for leading the delivery and technical oversight of nuclear safety across projects and programmes, ensuring requirements are embedded into the infrastructure lifecycle as well as providing expert assurance and consultation for other business units within Malin Group on Nuclear Safety matters. This includes understanding, and where necessary, engagement with regulatory bodies such as ONR to manage due process. The Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer will also be involved in the development and review of Nuclear Safety Cases, bridging engineering and commercial teams to mitigate risks and support business development opportunities across the Nuclear domain.

Skills And Experience

We are seeking a technically capable and diligent individual with strong problem-solving and communication skills. The successful candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision, apply innovative thinking to complex challenges, and deliver tasks and projects safely, accurately, and on time. Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels, clients, external stakeholders, and regulators. Practical experience in nuclear infrastructure projects or programmes is desirable. A clean driving licence is also required for site visits and business travel where applicable.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2nd Class degree BEng or higher in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or relevant engineering subject at 2nd class level minimum or equivalent OR lesser degrees subject to proven experience
• Experienced and competent in Nuclear Safety Case development, review, and regulatory liaison
• Commenced internal engineering training scheme or demonstrate equivalent professional development (e.g. Chartered Engineer status preferred)

Where You Will Be Working

Malin Marine Consultants are based at the iconic South Rotunda building on the South bank of the River Clyde. This is a hybrid role where home working is available.

How You’ll Be Rewarded

As well as a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.

• 34 days annual leave, with an additional day off on your birthday
• Competitive pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts
• Death In Service
• Cycle Scheme and Green Car Benefit
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Flexible working - with the option to finish at lunchtime on a Friday

Malin Marine Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and characteristics covered under the Equality Act to ensure a strong team demographic.