Principal Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

Overview

In this role you drive the strategic development of nuclear safety case capability within AECOM’s Nuclear portfolio. You lead a growing team and act as the primary client contact on safety case delivery, guiding projects from concept to completion. You will shape risk-based approaches, advise on regulatory compliance, and mentor colleagues while expanding the team’s capabilities. This is a high-impact position at the intersection of engineering leadership and nuclear safety culture.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• volunteering days
• training via AECOM University
• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for the nuclear safety case portfolio, including resource planning and competency maintenance
• Lead strategic safety case delivery on projects and support winning work through bid activity
• Develop client relationships to enable a right-first-time technical delivery
• Advise leadership and clients on regulatory compliance, standards, and safety guidance
• Mentor and coach team members; oversee nuclear safety training and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to multidisciplinary knowledge sharing and stay updated on regulatory changes

Key requirements

• Extensive experience developing nuclear safety cases in the nuclear sector
• Strong leadership with ability to influence engineers in delivering work packages
• Proven track record of full project cycle end-to-end delivery
• Excellent communication skills for technical presentations and peer reviews
• Autonomous work style with a strong commitment and ability to meet deadlines
• Security clearance requirements in the UK (as applicable)

• leadership
• communication
• mentoring
• nuclear safety case development
• regulatory compliance and guidance
• stakeholder and client engagement

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