Nuclear Safety Engineer

Overview

In this role you will provide independent safety oversight for major UK nuclear projects, acting as a trusted advisor to engineering teams. You will assess safety performance and challenge designs to ensure robust regulatory compliance. The position supports Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C within EDF EPR Engineering UK, contributing to a culture of safety and continuous improvement. This is a mission-driven opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and shape nuclear safety across landmark projects.

Pay / Benefits

• salary 70,000–80,000 per annum
• annual bonus potential
• market-leading pension scheme
• electric vehicle leasing
• discounted gym membership
• life assurance

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Independent Nuclear Safety Oversight programme (planning, delivery, reporting)
• Conduct independent reviews of engineering deliverables across nuclear systems
• Assess organisational safety performance and identify improvements
• Provide independent challenge in technical decision forums
• Develop and promote Nuclear Safety Culture initiatives and training

Key requirements

• Engineering or science degree (or equivalent)
• Experience in a highly regulated, safety-critical industry
• Knowledge of nuclear safety codes, standards, and reactor design/operations
• Experience applying safety principles to design/operations reviews
• Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders; resilient and independent
• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and fluent English
• Security Vetting eligibility (UK residency criteria)

• influence and persuasion
• resilience
• independent thinking
• nuclear safety codes and standards
• nuclear reactor design, operations, and safety principles
• experience applying safety regulations to engineering reviews

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