Senior Safety Case Engineer – Nuclear, Hybrid/Flexible Work

Amentum; Whitehaven; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance program

Professional development support

Collectively volunteering & matched-fu

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Safety Case Engineer to join its UK team. The role focuses on delivering high quality safety case work across nuclear projects, including safety assessments, hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will lead critical studies, engage with clients and regulators, and contribute to a growing portfolio of major nuclear programs. The role offers hybrid working arrangements in a dynamic, diverse environment that emphasizes safety, integrity and

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a professional body.
• Proven experience in safety case management in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of nuclear plant systems or structures and related design/assessment guidelines.
• Experience delivering projects to relevant standards and best practices.
• Strong communication skills for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality technical work to demonstrate safe operation and regulatory compliance.
• Write and review safety assessments and safety case documents.
• Lead HAZID/HAZOP studies.
• Produce and check technical calculations and reports.
• Develop clear, logical technical arguments and justifications.
• Liaise with clients to understand challenges and develop solutions.
• Represent the business in technical meetings with clients, regulators and third parties.
• Mentor junior team members and share best practices.

Skills

Safety case management

Nuclear plant knowledge

Hazard & risk studies

HAZID/HAZOP leadership

Technical communication

Education

Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or equivalent

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Safety Case Engineer to join its UK team. The role focuses on delivering high quality safety case work across nuclear projects, including safety assessments, hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will lead critical studies, engage with clients and regulators, and contribute to a growing portfolio of major nuclear programs. The role offers hybrid working arrangements in a dynamic, diverse environment that emphasizes safety, integrity and