Senior Safety Case Consultant

Westlakes Recruit; Ullock; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Safety Case Consultant to lead and deliver nuclear safety cases on a permanent basis in West Cumbria or Warrington. The role involves hazard identification, risk assessment, and producing regulatory-compliant documentation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in nuclear safety case development, strong technical writing skills, and a relevant degree in engineering or science. This position promises engagement with clients and regulators while fostering junior talent.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in nuclear safety case development or assessment.
• Strong understanding of nuclear plant operations and regulatory frameworks.
• Chartered status with a recognized professional body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver nuclear safety cases, including hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Produce, review and approve high-quality technical documentation.
• Manage projects ranging from short assessments to complex programmes.
• Prepare proposals, support tenders and oversee financial reporting.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants through technical guidance.

Skills

Nuclear safety case development

Technical report writing

Client engagement

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline

Job description

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior Safety Case Consultant to be engaged on a permanent basis in West Cumbria or Warrington.

The Role

• Lead and deliver nuclear safety cases, including hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Produce, review and approve high-quality technical documentation to meet strict regulatory standards.
• Define safety strategies and integrate safety principles into engineering design and operations.
• Manage projects ranging from short, focused assessments to complex, multi-year programmes.
• Prepare proposals, support tenders and oversee financial reporting for projects you lead.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients and regulators to deliver agreed outcomes on time and within budget.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants through technical guidance, review and coaching.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Significant experience in nuclear safety case development or assessment.
• Strong understanding of nuclear plant operations, regulatory frameworks and safety management principles.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Confidence engaging with clients and regulators.
• Chartered status with a recognised professional body (desirable).

Why We’re Different

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients’ mission-critical objectives.

Smarter, faster, more agile – we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge.

We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications.