Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Nuclear Defence client seeks a Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer to oversee safety case support across major defense-related programs. The role involves conducting safety assessments, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates hold an Honours Degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrate strong technical capabilities and leadership in the field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Private Medical

Dental insurance

Gym Membership

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

Various Discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 Honours Degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership.
• Experience in Nuclear/Defence domains.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety case support throughout facility design and operations.
• Lead safety assessments and engage with regulatory organizations.
• Produce safety reports and manage safety case activities.

Skills

Technical judgement

Safety assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Honours Degree in Physics or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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currently recruiting an experienced Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer to join a leading Nuclear Defence client.

Job Overview:

We want you to help us deliver a range of exciting major defence-related programmes across the UK. This includes the design and construction of new infrastructure, life extensions and upgrades, maintaining ongoing operations, and decommissioning.

You will be involved with all aspects of safety case support, including:

• Shaping the nuclear safety case strategy.
• Working closely with project partners to ensure a safety-informed design.
• Engaging with stakeholders to facilitate 'Right First Time' delivery.
• Undertaking safety assessments and safety analysis.
• Producing safety reports and other technical documents.

Some of your duties will include:

The role will entail providing safety case support throughout the design life of a facility and/or operation. You will support our clients in managing nuclear safety and ensuring compliance with Licence Conditions and/or Authorisation Conditions. You will typically provide technical leadership for:

• Hazard/Fault Identification Studies (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, etc.).
• Qualitative and Quantitative Hazard Analysis Assessments.
• Radiological Hazard Assessments.
• Safety Case Report production (e.g., PSR, PCSR, etc.).
• ALARP Assessments.
• Support to Engineering Substantiation activities.
• Liaison with regulatory organisations (e.g., ONR, DNSR).
• Development and review of Safety Management Arrangements.
• Managing/Leading Safety Case activities and teams.

What do you need to succeed?

• Honours Degree (or equivalent) in physics, mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline (2:1 minimum).
• Chartered (or working towards Chartership status).
• Technical practitioner in the Nuclear/Defence domains, able to demonstrate good engineering judgement with experience in applying fundamental engineering principles.
• Excellent written skills, capable of producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports.
• Demonstrable evidence of leading technical teams and developing junior staff.
• Motivated and driven to meet delivery/cost targets without compromising quality.
• Aware of their own technical limitations and able to seek support when needed.
• Must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Security Clearance.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Private Medical
• Dental insurance
• Gym Membership
• Healthcare cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Various Discounts and benefits