Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer
Package offered for this Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer role:
- Salary: £60,000 to £75,000 upwards depending on experience
- Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 7.5% company pension contribution, private healthcare and bonus scheme.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer to lead the delivery of safety cases and provide high-level technical expertise on major nuclear projects.
You’ll play a senior role in guiding project teams, influencing client decision-making, and ensuring the safe and sustainable operation of nuclear facilities. With opportunities to work on UK and international projects including Small Modular Reactors, decommissioning, and new build programmes this is a high-profile position for a technical leader.
The key responsibilities for this Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer role are:
- Lead and verify complex nuclear safety cases and radiological assessments
- Provide expert advice and solutions to resolve challenging safety and engineering issues
- Oversee plant modifications, including obsolescence assessments and commissioning strategies
- Providing specialist technical input and advice to resolve complex problems.
- Produce of formal technical reports, safety case documentation and other project deliverables on time and to budget.
- Manage multi-disciplinary teams and act as the primary client interface
- Contribute to business development through bid management and client networking
- Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting knowledge transfer across the business
Experience and skills required for this Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer role are:
- A strong background in nuclear engineering and safety, with 5+ years’ experience
- Proven track record in authoring and reviewing safety case documentation
- Experience of radiological assessments and/or hazard analysis reports
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
- Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance (BPSS minimum)
- Knowledge of chemotoxic and/or environmental assessments is desirable
How to apply for this Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer role:
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