Principal Nuclear Facilities Safety Engineering Consultant

BMT Group; Bryn Mawr (PA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical (family coverage)

Enhanced Pension

18 weeks enhanced maternity pay

Family friendly policies

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing Fund – personal hobbies

Holiday Trading

Professional Subscriptions

Job summary

BMT seeks a Principal Nuclear Facility Safety Engineering Consultant to lead safety cases across civil and defence nuclear projects. The role demands delivering safety assessments, directing documentation, and shaping safety strategies for diverse clients.

Hybrid working is available with travel to customer sites and UK offices. A strong track record in nuclear safety and a chartered professional status is preferred, with the ability to obtain UK security clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree with honours (or equivalent) in science, engineering, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in preparing, facilitating, and documenting safety cases and hazard studies for nuclear facilities.
• Experience in nuclear licensed or authorised sites.
• Guidance on nuclear and process engineering matters.
• Familiarity with safety assessment methodologies.
• Professional membership of a relevant chartered institution.
• Understanding of Nuclear Authorising and/or Licensing Conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide technical aspects involved in planning and producing nuclear safety documentation.
• Deliver nuclear safety assessments and related technical documents in line with customer requirements.
• Develop nuclear safety requirements and demonstrate compliance with them; Support periodic safety reviews for complex systems and facilities.
• Work collaboratively with clients and partner organisations.
• Provide leadership and line management to junior team members, fostering their development and performance.

Skills

Nuclear safety experience

Safety case documentation

Hazard analysis

Nuclear licensing knowledge

Education

Honours degree in science or engineering

Chartered membership (professional)

Job description

Principal Nuclear Facilities Safety Engineering Consultant

• Principal Nuclear Facilities Safety Engineering Consultant

Location: Teddington - United Kingdom

Employment type: Full Time

Workplace type: Hybrid

Description

Job Title: Principal Nuclear Facility Safety Engineering Consultant
Contract Type: Permanent

Flexibility: This role is available part-time, job-share or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.
Location: In terms of location, we have offices in Bath, Bristol, Fareham, Glasgow, Plymouth, Weymouth, London and Teddington, and we are happy to explore flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Please note that travel to customer sites (Aldermaston, Reading) or to attend meetings will be required.
Eligibility for this Role
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a UK-born sole national.
• Have held no other nationality at any time.
• Have continuously resided in the United Kingdom for the past five years.
• Be able to obtain and maintain full UK security clearance in accordance with government vetting standards.
• Provide satisfactory evidence of identity, nationality, and residency as part of the clearance process.

About BMT BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognisng their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org .
At BMT, we pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice. We understand not everyone has the same needs in order to make work work for them and their lives - we'd love you to discuss any requirements for flexibility with us - we can’t promise to fulfil every request but we do promise to listen to what matters to you. Learn more about our flexible status at Flexa Careers

Why Work for Us?

Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:

• Private Medical (family coverage)
• Enhanced Pension
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
• Family friendly policies
• Committed to an inclusive culture
• Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
• Holiday Trading
• Professional Subscriptions

This role will require Security Clearance, to be eligible you must be a British born sole national and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

About The Role

We are looking for experienced Nuclear Facility Safety Consultants who have a strong track record in leading the development of civil and/or defence nuclear safety cases. As we continue to grow our Safety Engineering Capability, we require a Principal Nuclear Facility Safety Engineering Consultant to provide outstanding solutions for our varied nuclear clients. The role will help to shape and expand this area of our business.Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the technical aspects involved in planning and producing nuclear safety documentation
• Deliver nuclear safety assessments and related technical documents in line with customer requirements
• Develop nuclear safety requirements and demonstrate compliance with them Support periodic safety reviews for complex systems and facilities
• Work collaboratively with clients and partner organisations
• Provide leadership and line management to junior team members, fostering their development and performance

About You

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and dynamic individuals with:

• A degree with honours (or equivalent) in science, engineering, or a related field, or comparable professional experience
• Proven experience in preparing, facilitating, and documenting safety cases and hazard studies for nuclear facilities
• Previous work within nuclear licensed or authorised sites
• Experience offering guidance on nuclear and process engineering matters
• Familiarity with a range of safety assessment methodologies
• Professional membership of a relevant chartered institution
• Understanding of Nuclear Authorising and/or Licensing Conditions

Missing skills? Let us be the judge! BMT are passionate about people; we recognise that technology moves quickly and that no one can learn everything, which is why we seek those who can adapt and demonstrate the aptitude to learn. With enthusiasm and the right attitude, we can help you discover your potential.

A message to recruitment agencies: We receive applications exclusively via our ATS. Please note that we do not accept CVs submitted via email to the HR department or staff within our Operational teams. We will not progress CVs shared on a speculative basis by email and you accept our right to pursue such candidates with no obligation to third-party terms and conditions or liability to a fee