Principal Safety Case Engineer 61045

iO Associates; Bristol (VA); Hybrid; USD 79,925 - 113,227; Full time

Job summary

iO Associates is seeking Nuclear Safety Consultants at Senior to Principal levels for UK-wide opportunities, including remote/hybrid work. The roles focus on safety case development, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment across civil, defence, and maritime projects.

Ideal candidates bring nuclear safety case experience, knowledge of HAZID/HAZOP, and familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks. Roles offer £60k–£85k DOE in a permanent position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety case development.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment (HAZID/HAZOP).
• Submarine, naval systems or civil industry experience.
• Technical documentation and report writing.
• Knowledge of UK nuclear and defence regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the development of safety cases.
• Provide expert advice on nuclear safety, infrastructure, and platform systems.
• Participate in HAZID/HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Review technical documentation and support design assurance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership.

Skills

Nuclear safety case development

HAZID/HAZOP

UK regulatory frameworks

Submarine/naval or civil experience

Technical documentation & reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Title: Nuclear Safety Consultant – Multiple Levels

Location: UK-wide – Multiple Sites & Remote/Hybrid Available

Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus Opportunities

Contract Type: Permanent

iO are currently on the lookout for experience Nuclear Safety Consultants from Senior to Principal level.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading organisations on projects that span civil nuclear, defence, and maritime domains.

Whether your expertise lies in safety case development, submarine systems, or regulatory compliance, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead or contribute to the development of safety cases.
• Provide expert advice on nuclear safety, infrastructure, and platform systems.
• Participate in HAZID/HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Review technical documentation and support design assurance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership.

What do we need from you?

• Experience in nuclear safety case development.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment (HAZID/HAZOP).
• Submarine, naval systems or civil industry experience.
• Technical documentation and report writing.
• Knowledge of UK nuclear and defence regulatory frameworks.

If you are simply looking for a change, want the opportunity to work on a wider range of projects or maybe you’re even looking to relocate and think a new job is fitting then reach out.

Roles can offer between £60,000 – £85,000 DOE. You MUST be a SOLE BRITISH NATIONAL.