Lead the Future of Nuclear SafetyAre you ready to shape the safety standards of some of the most complex and high‑profile projects in the nuclear sector? This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of nuclear, energy, defence and decommissioning. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Nuclear Safety Consultant who thrives in a technical environment and wants to lead challenging projects that matter.
Purpose & Scope of the Role
This role is central to delivering high‑quality safety case assessments for nuclear facilities and operations. The successful candidate will produce and review technical documentation, conduct hazard identification and risk assessments, and ensure compliance with stringent regulatory standards. The role also involves preparing proposals, supporting tender submissions, and overseeing financial reporting for projects under your leadership.
Collaboration is key; you’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients and regulators, and manage project deliverables within agreed timescales and budgets. Assignments will vary from short‑term safety assessments to multi‑year, multi‑million‑pound projects, spanning nuclear decommissioning, energy generation, and defence.
Your Impact in this Position
In the short term, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in safety case delivery, regulatory engagement, and technical leadership within project teams.
Medium‑term progression offers opportunities to lead complex workstreams, develop specialist expertise, and take on formal technical review responsibilities.
Longer‑term, you can advance to Principal Consultant level, with options to specialise in technical disciplines or transition into business development and strategic leadership. We’ll support you with tailored career development, exposure to varied projects, and flexibility to align work with your professional interests.
Core Capabilities
Safety Case Assessment
- Apply advanced expertise in safety case development to ensure nuclear facilities meet stringent safety and regulatory standards.
- Define robust strategies, lead hazard identification, and apply risk assessment techniques.
- Integrate safety principles into engineering design and operations, influencing key decisions across the facility lifecycle.
Diverse Project Portfolio
- Adaptable management of projects ranging from rapid hazard identification studies to complex, multi‑year safety assessments.
- Proactive learning and application of new techniques to maintain high standards of quality.
- Navigate competing priorities, deliver accurate outputs, and develop tailored solutions for each assignment.
Regulator and Client Engagement
- Represent the organisation in meetings with clients and regulators, presenting technical reasoning and negotiating outcomes that satisfy safety and compliance objectives.
- Build trust and manage expectations, central to your success.
Technical Report Writing
- Produce clear, concise, and authoritative documentation, including safety case reports, radiological assessments, and supporting documentation.
- Structure complex technical reasoning logically and present evidence transparently.
- Ensure consistency across all deliverables, enhancing decision‑making for regulators and stakeholders.
Mentoring
- Provide technical guidance to junior colleagues, review work for accuracy and compliance, and share best practices.
- Support knowledge transfer through coaching, training, and feedback, fostering professional growth.
Qualifications & Experience
• A degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.• Substantial experience in nuclear safety case development or assessment.• Knowledge of nuclear plant operations, regulatory frameworks, and safety management principles.• Chartered status with a recognised professional body is desirable.
Working Environment
This is a hybrid role, with three days per week in the office. Teams are based in Warrington and West Cumbria. The role offers a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and work‑life balance, with modern workspaces and recreational activities.
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