Senior Safety Case Engineer in Glasgow

Assystem is on a mission to accelerate the energy transition worldwide, focusing on low-carbon energy solutions. Our 7,500 Switchers combine historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies across 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia). We work on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity through the development of nuclear and renewable energies, supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

The Assystem Safety & Risk business unit has over 20 years’ experience delivering bespoke, high-quality safety, risk, and reliability consultancy services to high-hazard industries. We help our clients minimise risk, improve safety and security, and foster a nuclear safety and risk-aware culture. Our integrated and cost-effective service includes Safety Case, Human & Organisational Factors (HOF), Risk & Reliability (including Probabilistic Safety Assessment), Security & Resilience, and Process Safety. We use deterministic and probabilistic techniques to assess risks associated with facilities and activities, ensuring that risks are reduced to a level that is As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).

We are looking for experienced Safety Case Engineers to join our growing team. There are opportunities in our offices in Glasgow, Warrington, and London, but we can also offer home-based working for those based elsewhere. We seek self-motivated, passionate safety professionals to grow our existing safety case capability. We have a specific need for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Waste and Decommissioning
• Licensing and Regulation
• Pressurised Water Reactors
• Internal and External Hazards Assessment

Responsibilities:

• Leading projects for a range of clients across the UK nuclear industry, including new build projects, supporting operating facilities, as well as decommissioning and waste management.
• Taking an active role in business development, building and maintaining relationships with clients, and supporting bids for large and small projects and frameworks.
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting external programmes, such as institutional initiatives, sponsoring undergraduate projects, supporting STEM activities in schools, and participating in our Annual Risk and Safety Forum.

Qualifications:

• Degree (or relevant work experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, etc.
• Demonstrable experience at a senior level in the production of safety assessments for nuclear facilities.
• A detailed understanding of UK regulatory requirements and international standards and guidance, particularly relating to Nuclear Safety Assessment.

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements to suit individuals
• 25 days' holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Ability to sell or purchase leave
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Paid membership of two professional institutions/organisations
• Cycle to work scheme

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.