Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

Nuclear Safety Case Engineer – Defence & Nuclear

Location: Glasgow (occasional travel to client sites)
Rate: £80 per hour – Inside IR35
Contract Length: 6 months

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Nuclear Safety Case Engineer to support major projects within the UK nuclear and defence sectors. This is an opportunity to work on complex, safety-critical engineering programmes, providing technical expertise and supporting the development and delivery of nuclear safety cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review and deliver nuclear safety cases and associated safety strategies.

• Undertake hazard identification and safety assessments, including HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA and HAZAN.

• Produce technical safety documentation, including PSRs, PCSRs and ALARP assessments.

• Support engineering design decisions and technical substantiation activities.

• Ensure compliance with UK nuclear regulations, standards and safety requirements.

• Liaise with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Lead safety case work packages and support technical reviews throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in nuclear safety case development within the nuclear or defence sector.

• Strong understanding of UK nuclear regulatory requirements and ONR expectations.

• Experience producing and reviewing technical safety assessments and documentation.

• Knowledge of hazard analysis methodologies and ALARP principles.

• Ability to manage technical work packages and engage with key stakeholders.

• Strong communication and technical report-writing skills.

Contract Details

• Location: Glasgow, with occasional client site travel.

• Rate: £80 per hour Inside IR35.

• Duration: Initial 6-month contract.

Please note, this role will require active UK Security Clearance.  

If you are qualified and interested, please apply or email (url removed)

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