Senior/Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer Warrington United Kingdom Published on 2026-04-09

Senior/Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer

Job Description

AFRY offers a challenging career path in one of the world’s leading energy industry consultants.

Due to the growth of our business we have a new opportunity for an Experienced Scientist, Engineer or Mathematician to join an expanding team of Safety and Reliability specialists in AFRY’s Nuclear Business Unit. The successful candidate will assist with the development and implementation of a variety of projects in nuclear safety and reliability services for a wide range of domestic and international clients.

You will contribute to projects in the following areas:

• Hazard Identification techniques
• Safety and Hazard Analysis
• Quantified Risk Assessment
• Engineering design substantiation
• Option studies
• Plant and Site licensing
• Safety case documentation production, review and update
• Management and development of new and existing client relationships
• Management of small and larger scale projects
• Mentoring emerging talent

Qualifications

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Science or Engineering degree in a relevant STEM subject
• Experience in the nuclear sector
• An aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis, including statistics
• The ability to explain complex information in a clear and logical way
• Position is only available to British nationals who are able to hold an appropriate level of UK security clearance for projects
• Working in a commercial environment against budgets and deadlines, requiring self‑drive, pro‑activity, and a business‑oriented mindset
• Willingness to work away from home office on UK projects for extended periods of time or abroad

One or more of the following would be an advantage but is not essential:

• Experience in system safety analysis, including fault tree analysis and event tree analysis
• Track record of delivering technically challenging projects
• Experience working on projects in the nuclear industry
• Professional recognition with an appropriate body (assistance provided if pursuing)

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent range of benefits, including 25 days holiday each year, private medical insurance, life assurance and a pension scheme.

Requirements

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. A full driving licence valid in the UK is required.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

At AFRY we welcome all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, or periods of unemployment. We recognise that there are many reasons for taking time between jobs, from caregiving responsibilities to continuing education, and we view these as positive aspects of your CV.

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