Overview

Lead Consultant - Nuclear Safety Engineer at WSP in the UK & Ireland. The successful candidate will join the Systems Engineering, Integration and Assurance team and work closely with our Nuclear Business as we expand in the Nuclear sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver innovative safety solutions to Clients through the generation of safety services, including planning, safety engineering and risk analysis across the project lifecycle (design, construction, testing, operation, decommissioning).
• Apply pragmatic systems thinking and uphold high quality standards while working with safety critical systems in a regulated environment; provide licensing support and prepare Nuclear Safety Cases to support safety certifications.
• Lead Nuclear safety activities and liaise with system developers, engineers, testers, operators, facility managers, third parties, and certification/regulatory bodies; communicate across all levels.
• Develop and pursue business opportunities in the Nuclear sector while balancing capabilities, resources, time and cost constraints.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of the Nuclear regulatory environment (e.g., NIA, ONR, SAPs/TAGs) and related organisations (IAEA, EA); apply UK nuclear safety and security requirements.
• Collaborate in a wider team to solve complex safety and systems integration problems on major infrastructure programmes (e.g., rail, transportation).
• Mentor Early Career Professionals and develop teams; provide expert advice to clients and colleagues.

What We Are Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• Significant post-degree experience in delivering systems safety and systems integration in the Nuclear Industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in nuclear installation safety and security legislation.
• Significant business development experience in the Nuclear sector.
• Experience in creating and coordinating Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance artefacts (architectures, requirements, verification and validation, compliance statements, integrated schedules, design risk assessments, FMEA, HAZOP, ALARP).
• Experience in Systems Engineering across various stages of a project lifecycle.
• Client-facing experience and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; innovative ideas for developing systems engineering services.
• Ability to achieve national security clearance equivalent to BPSS or higher within a reasonable period.

Note: If you don’t meet all criteria, you can still apply and we can discuss alignment to this role and other opportunities within the team.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working two days a week and flexible office locations across the UK.
• Inclusivity and Belonging: a welcoming culture that encourages diverse perspectives and offers employee resource groups.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP access, workplace adjustments, gym discounts, menopause support, and related benefits.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour per day for personal activities, with flexible time in lieu and options for part-time or flexible working arrangements.
• Your development: training, mentoring, and support for Chartership and professional growth.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800+ people are united by the purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. With a strong UK & Ireland presence and international reach, we are committed to delivering local impact with global expertise.

Equal Opportunity

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and provide reasonable workplace adjustments on request.