Nuclear Safety Engineer

Apply for the Nuclear Safety Engineer role at AtkinsRéalis

Overview

Do you enjoy working in safety‑critical industries? Do you like delivering solutions to technically complex problems? Join us as a Nuclear Safety Engineer and play a vital role in assessing the risks for our nuclear clients to help them—and us—realise our low‑carbon energy ambitions, shaping a better future for our planet and its people.

Your role

• On a typical day you might be producing a hazards assessment or authoring a complex safety case, justifying and supporting critical decision‑making in the design, operation, and/or decommissioning of nuclear facilities.
• On another day you may work to influence the client’s strategic direction to support obtaining a nuclear site licence for their innovative design, network to develop the business pipeline within your capability, or give a technical presentation to the regulator.
• This role will also provide you with the opportunity to work with diverse clients from defence, nuclear generation, and nuclear new build—including innovative players from the fusion and SMR markets. You will be keen to support technical delivery of projects, address technically complex problems, and present solutions to different stakeholders.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to and learn from the wider technical community within AtkinsRéalis, taking advantage of global expertise to foster collaboration within multidisciplinary engineering teams. You will also begin to develop and mentor junior engineers, strengthening your leadership skills.
• AtkinsRéalis is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We offer family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, reduced working days, remote working), and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
• We have offices in Bristol, Manchester, Epsom, Derby, Sheffield and Glasgow, providing flexibility in where the role could be based.
• Competitive salary: £36,000–£50,000 per annum plus additional pay in line with our performance philosophy and recognition culture.

Reward & benefits

Explore rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, a range of benefits adaptable to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices, and ample opportunities for training and professional development. Our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances help you balance a great job and a fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If required, this will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer. If applying for this role, please do not reference or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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