Nuclear Safety Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 7, 2026.
Job title: Nuclear Safety Senior Consultant
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Salary Range: Competitive (DOE)
Benefits Package: Competitive benefits package available
Location: Warrington, Abingdon or Whitehaven
Full Site Based/Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid
Hours of work: Full-time
Role information:
- Deliver high-quality safety consultancy across the full lifecycle of complex, highly regulated projects for a range of clients.
- Produce and lead the development of nuclear safety documentation, ensuring technical excellence and quality throughout all deliverables.
- Provide safety advice within multidisciplinary project teams, working alongside engineers, human factors specialists and other technical disciplines.
- Develop clear, robust and well-rereasoned safety arguments to support safety cases and regulatory compliance.
- Carry out technical checking and verification to ensure compliance, quality and completeness of documentation.
- Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to manage technical progress and support governance and assurance processes.
- Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships across projects.
- Support business development activities by identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
- Deliver work to agreed timescales and budgets while maintaining high standards of technical excellence and customer service.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' professional engineering or technical specialist experience within a highly regulated industry such as nuclear, defence, aerospace, rail, oil & gas, chemicals or pharmaceuticals.
- Experience producing, reviewing or supporting complex safety cases, technical justifications or regulatory submissions.
- Good understanding of safety case production processes, risk assessment methodologies and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous:
- Decommissioning
- Optioneering
- Human factors
- Radioactive materials transport
- Licensing and regulatory compliance
- Waste management
- Process or functional safety
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
UK National Security Vetting Status - Ability to gain SC Clearance
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Company information
This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a wide range of clients, from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible, honest and focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company specialising in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base, from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.