Senior Safety Case Engineer

Company: Assystem
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead safety case activities for UK nuclear facilities, shaping risk-informed decisions across new builds, operating sites and decommissioning. You will work within the Safety Case capability to deliver ALARP-focused assessments and develop client relationships across projects and frameworks. You’ll mentor junior engineers and contribute to external programs and STEM initiatives, supporting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. This position offers home-based options and cross-site collaboration in a mission-driven, energy-transition context.

Pay / Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • 25 days’ holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Paid membership of two professional institutions/organizations

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety case projects for UK nuclear clients across new build, operating facilities, decommissioning and waste management.
  • Support business development, client engagement, and bid preparation for projects and frameworks.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers; participate in external programs and STEM initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and risk reduction to ALARP.

Key requirements

  • Safety assessments for nuclear facilities at a senior level
  • Detailed understanding of UK regulatory requirements and international standards for Nuclear Safety Assessment
  • Motivated and passionate professional
  • Mentoring and people development
  • Client relationship management
  • Safety Case development
  • Internal and External Hazards Assessment
  • Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA)

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Posted: October 1st, 2026