Principal Nuclear Safety Consultant
Job Ref: 71405
Location: Cumbria / Warrington (Hybrid/Flexible Working)
The Opportunity
A leading consultancy is seeking a highly skilled Principal Nuclear Safety Consultant to join its Health, Safety & Risk team. With flexible working arrangements and a collaborative environment, this is an opportunity to take on a senior technical and leadership role within the UK nuclear sector.
About the Team
This team has delivered expert nuclear safety and risk consultancy services in the UK for over 30 years. Services include nuclear safety case production, safety assessment, management system support, and independent audit across a wide range of high-hazard sectors.
Due to the nature of work, eligibility for UK security clearance is essential.
Your Role
You will lead the technical delivery of nuclear safety projects, manage consultant teams, and provide mentoring to junior colleagues. You'll engage directly with clients, supporting them through all lifecycle phases-from concept design through to decommissioning.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver high-quality nuclear safety assessments
Facilitate hazard identification workshops (e.g. HAZOP)
Use structured argumentation tools (e.g. Claims/Arguments/Evidence)
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Human Factors, Fire, Criticality, Radiological Shielding, and Environmental specialists
Liaise with regulatory bodies and support client interactions
Identify and develop business opportunities
Mentor and lead junior consultants
What We're Looking For
Significant experience in nuclear safety case production across full plant lifecycle
Expertise in:
Hazard identification and fault analysis
Design Basis Accident (DBA) assessment
Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), PSA
ALARP assessment and radiological consequence analysis
In-depth knowledge of UK regulations and standards
Degree in Physics, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Engineering
Proven leadership and team management skills
Strong communication, report writing, and stakeholder engagement abilities
What's on Offer
Fully accredited training programmes, including leadership & executive coaching
Meaningful career progression within a respected consultancy
Flexible/hybrid working to suit your lifestyle
Opportunities to work on a wide range of interesting, safety-critical projects across the UKServices advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
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