Overview

Nuclear Safety Engineer – Warrington (with flexibility for Bristol, Derby, or London)

Salary: £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