Senior / Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Senior / Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer, where you will assess risks and deliver solutions in safety-critical industries. This role offers the chance to lead technical projects, mentor junior engineers, and influence strategic directions for nuclear clients. With flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Contribute to sustainable energy solutions and shape a better future while enhancing your career in a globally recognized firm.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private Medical

Double matching pension scheme

25 days holiday

Health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Lead teams in hazard assessments and safety case authoring.
• Influence client strategies for nuclear site licensing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality technical work in nuclear safety.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their growth.

Skills

Nuclear Safety Engineering

Risk Assessment

Project Management

Technical Presentation

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Nuclear Engineering

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description

Do you enjoy working in safety critical industries? Do you like delivering solutions to technically complex problems? Join us as a Senior / Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer and play a vital role in assessing the risks for our nuclear clients to help them and us realize our low carbon energy ambitions, shaping a better future for our planet and its people.

Read more about how you can thrive with us: Equality, diversity & inclusion in the UK & Europe (atkinsrealis.com)

Your purpose:

On a typical day, you might lead a team to produce hazards assessments or author complex safety cases, justifying and supporting critical decision-making in the design, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. You may also influence the client’s strategic direction to support obtaining a nuclear site license, network to develop the business pipeline, or deliver technical presentations to regulators.

This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients from defence, nuclear generation, and nuclear new build, including innovative players from fusion and SMR markets. You will lead technical project delivery, address complex problems, and present solutions to stakeholders. You will strive to deliver high-quality technical work, paying attention to detail while considering the bigger picture.

You will contribute to and learn from the wider technical community within AtkinsRéalis, leveraging global expertise for collaboration. You will also mentor junior engineers to support growth, enhance project delivery capabilities, and develop your leadership skills.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Flexible Working | Equality, diversity & inclusion

AtkinsRéalis is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can thrive and develop. We offer family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements (including remote work, flexible hours, reduced days), and employee networks supporting various backgrounds. If you have a disability, inform us before your interview to discuss accommodations.

Our offices are located in Bristol, Manchester, Epsom, Derby, Sheffield, and Glasgow, allowing flexible work location options.

Meeting your needs:

Our “Total Reward” package is tailored to your lifestyle, career, and personal needs, including:

• Competitive salary: £50,000+ per year, with performance-based additional pay.
• Car allowance of £5,500 per year (dependent on grade).
• Private Medical (dependent on grade).
• Double matching pension scheme (up to 10%).
• 25 days holiday, plus options to buy or sell additional days.
• Flexible and hybrid working, including opportunities to work abroad up to 20 days/year.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including flu jabs, digital GP, health checks, and wellbeing apps.
• Sustainable benefits like electric vehicles and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Voluntary discounts and professional membership fee coverage.
• Protection benefits such as Life Assurance and Income Protection.

More about us:

AtkinsRéalis is a global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise, dedicated to delivering projects with positive, sustainable impacts worldwide.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, contingent on obtaining the necessary level. The vetting process is conducted by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for 5+ years. Do not mention or include current or past security clearances in your application.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and providing support and adjustments where needed.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular