Nuclear Safety Engineer

Permanent
Engineering
Experienced
Nuclear Safety Engineer, Safety Case, Radiological Assessment, HAZAN, Fault Schedule, Design Basis, Probabilistic Assessment, Security Cases, Consultancy
Warrington, Cheshire
Cheshire
£50000 - £80000 per annum

Nuclear Safety Engineer
Warrington (with flexibility for Bristol, Derby, or London)
£50,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience)

Shape the future of nuclear safety in the UK. We're supporting a leading organisation in the nuclear sector who are expanding their Safety Engineering team and seeking an experienced professional to provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and deliver high-quality safety assessments across a variety of projects.

The Role

  • Lead and deliver safety documentation for UK civil nuclear facilities (or defence).

  • Produce and review assessments including radiological/consequence, fault schedules, HAZANs, design basis and probabilistic.

  • Provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and manage workloads effectively.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders, support proposals, and contribute to wider business development.

What We're Looking For

  • 10+ years' experience in nuclear safety case development/support.

  • Strong safety assessment skills across multiple technical areas.

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team mentoring skills.

Desirable Skills

  • Chemotoxic or environmental assessments.

  • Security case development (physical, cyber, or Vital Area).

  • Safeguards assessments.

  • Consultancy or licensee background.

Salary & Benefits

  • £50,000-£80,000 DOE

  • Private medical cover & wellbeing support

  • Company pension & profit share scheme

  • Life assurance & income protection

  • 33 days annual leave with flexible options

  • Hybrid/flexible working

  • Funded training & professional memberships

  • Employee discounts

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