Senior Safety & Licensing Engineer - Lead Nuclear Projects

URENCO UK Ltd; Capenhurst; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme

Private Medical & Dental Cover

Flexible Benefits

Training & Development

Job summary

Urenco, a global leader in low-carbon nuclear fuel solutions, seeks a Principal Safety & Licensing Engineer for our Capenhurst site. You will provide technical leadership in safety case development, licensing (nuclear safety and environmental permitting), and safety-in-design assurance across major capital programmes.

You will lead a team of Safety & Licensing Engineers, ensuring designs meet regulatory requirements, safety objectives, and Urenco standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering safety cases and licensing activities within regulated environments.
• Experience leading teams and supporting major engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable expertise in safety and licensing.
• Strong understanding of safety, licensing, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safety & Licensing Delivery across major capital programmes.
• Provide technical leadership in safety case development, licensing documentation, and safety strategies.
• Support project delivery by embedding safety objectives in designs and supplier work.
• Drive continuous improvement of safety methodologies and design assurance processes.

Skills

Leadership

Safety & Licensing Expertise

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline

Professional accreditation desirable

Job description

Urenco, a global leader in low-carbon nuclear fuel solutions, seeks a Principal Safety & Licensing Engineer for our Capenhurst site. You will provide technical leadership in safety case development, licensing (nuclear safety and environmental permitting), and safety-in-design assurance across major capital programmes.

You will lead a team of Safety & Licensing Engineers, ensuring designs meet regulatory requirements, safety objectives, and Urenco standards throughout the project lifecycle.