Electrical Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex projects across the defence and nuclear sectors to recruit a Electrical Nuclear Safety Engineer to support a portfolio of major nuclear projects across the UK, based out of their offices in Bristol or Gloucester.

The strategically important Electrical Nuclear Safety Engineer role comes with a salary of £50,000 - £80,000, flexible hybrid working, private healthcare, bonus scheme, and excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you're an Electrical Nuclear Safety Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that delivers innovative engineering solutions across some of the UK's most complex and safety-critical nuclear programmes, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Nuclear Safety Engineer role

Reporting to the Nuclear Safety Team Leader you will:

Deliver electrical engineering and nuclear safety support across a diverse range of nuclear projects.
Develop and implement solutions to complex electrical power system and control & instrumentation (C&I) challenges.
Undertake engineering assessments, design modification reviews, and safety justifications for nuclear facilities.
Support hazard analysis, design basis assessments, probabilistic assessments, and safety functional requirement development.
Conduct periodic reviews of safety for operational nuclear facilities.
Support qualification and substantiation activities to demonstrate compliance with safety requirements.
Act as an engineering lead on complex nuclear projects where required.
Develop and support safety cases for both nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
Author, review, and verify technical and safety-related documentation.
Build and maintain strong client relationships whilst supporting project delivery and business growth.
Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and consultants.
Ensure projects are delivered to agreed quality, programme, and budget requirements.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Demonstrable 5+ years of civil nuclear or defence nuclear infrastructure experience working on electrical and C&I engineering problems.
A Degree, Master's or PhD in a relevant STEM subject.
A willingness to travel and spend time on client sites.
Experience working in highly regulated and/or high hazard industries.
Technical oversight; leadership; and independent review.
Experience in project management and commercial aspects.
Technical consultancy experience.
Ideally Chartered with a professional institution.

Personal skills

The Electrical Nuclear Safety Case Engineer role would suit someone who has:

Well-developed organisational skills and demonstrated experience leading technical teams.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Adaptability and ability to manage your own workload.
An appetite to continually learn, improve and stretch yourself.
Adaptable and comfortable working across a variety of nuclear projects.
Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Nuclear Safety Case Engineer role

* Salary of £50,000 - £80,000 depending on experience.
* Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
* 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
* Company bonus scheme linked to business performance.
* Additional benefits including private healthcare membership, enhanced parental leave benefits, life assurance, professional membership support and many more.

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