Senior Nuclear Safety Case Engineer in Whitehaven

Senior Nuclear Safety Case Engineer in Whitehaven

Whitehaven Full-Time No working from home possible
AECO

Job Description

Senior Safety Case Expert – AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited – Nuclear Division

Due to the continued growth and expansion of our Nuclear Team, we are seeking a Senior Safety Case Expert to participate in multi‑disciplinary projects at various stages of the lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead nuclear safety case development and maintenance for civil and defence projects.
  • Support client & stakeholder engagement, including regulatory compliance, standards, guidance, and regulator interactions.
  • Assist in bidding and procurement processes, ensuring safety case requirements are met.
  • Deliver safety case documents and facilitate reviews throughout all project stages, from concept to commissioning.
  • Mentor and coach junior team members and support knowledge sharing.
  • Contribute to training delivery and identify best‑practice improvements.

Qualifications and experience:

  • Honours (2:1 or above) or Masters degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent.
  • Chartered (or working toward chartership) in a STEM discipline with a professional institution.
  • Proven experience developing nuclear safety cases in civil and/or defence sectors.
  • Experience in mentoring, training and coaching.
  • Demonstrated competency at the level required by the Nuclear Safety Case Discipline SQEP framework.
  • Security clearance to Security Check (SC) level.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Hybrid working model for work‑life balance.
  • Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
  • Opportunity to work on high‑profile projects in the nuclear sector.

Security Clearance: Offer conditional upon meeting UK security clearance requirements.

EEO & Diversity Statement

AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be given equal consideration for employment. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

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Contact Details:

AECO Recruitment Team