Nuclear Safety Case Engineer
CV-LibraryWarrington, CheshirepermanentPosted: 14 October 2026
Apply NowWe need a Safety Case Engineer to develop the safety arguments that keep these facilities licensed and operating safely.
What you will do
* Write, review and verify nuclear safety case documents
* Carry out hazard identification and analysis, including HAZID and HAZOP
* Produce fault studies, risk assessments and ALARP justifications
* Substantiate systems, structures and components against safety requirements
* Work with engineering teams and site licensees to resolve safety issues
* Support periodic safety reviews and regulatory submissions
What you need
* Degree in engineering, physics or a related science
* 3+ years in the UK nuclear industry, including safety case work
* Understanding of ONR expectations and the UK nuclear licensing regime
* Clear technical writing and the ability to build a reasoned argument
* Eligible for UK security clearance (SC); some roles require sole UK nationality
Nice to have
* Experience in a sub-discipline such as PSA, radiological consequence assessment or internal hazards
* Experience on defence nuclear or submarine programmes
* Chartered Engineer (CEng), or working towards it
What you will do
* Write, review and verify nuclear safety case documents
* Carry out hazard identification and analysis, including HAZID and HAZOP
* Produce fault studies, risk assessments and ALARP justifications
* Substantiate systems, structures and components against safety requirements
* Work with engineering teams and site licensees to resolve safety issues
* Support periodic safety reviews and regulatory submissions
What you need
* Degree in engineering, physics or a related science
* 3+ years in the UK nuclear industry, including safety case work
* Understanding of ONR expectations and the UK nuclear licensing regime
* Clear technical writing and the ability to build a reasoned argument
* Eligible for UK security clearance (SC); some roles require sole UK nationality
Nice to have
* Experience in a sub-discipline such as PSA, radiological consequence assessment or internal hazards
* Experience on defence nuclear or submarine programmes
* Chartered Engineer (CEng), or working towards it