We are seeking an experienced Principal Safety Engineer to lead and coordinate a nuclear safety team, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality safety deliverables and services. The role involves overseeing the production of safety documentation, leading and participating in HAZOPs and other safety analyses, contributing to safety case planning, and reviewing technical documentation for accuracy and completeness. Job Title: Nuclear Principal Safety Engineer Location: Remote, 1 day per month at client site in Plymouth Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential extension) Start Date: ASAP Rate: £86 per hour Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Coordinate and oversee the nuclear safety team to meet agreed plans, scopes of work, and quality standards while providing input into safety case planning and development. Deliver HAZOPs and other safety analyses to required timeframes and quality benchmarks, ensuring alignment with project requirements, regulatory standards, and company procedures. Review and validate safety documentation for correctness and completeness. Collaborate with engineering, design, construction, and operational teams to support nuclear facility projects. Apply sound technical judgement while working independently and in a team environment. Required Experience 10 years' experience in the management and preparation of safety documentation for nuclear installations (or similarly regulated industries). Strong background in engineering design and safety practices. Proven experience in formal safety analyses, including HAZOPs, HAZID, FMECA, FTA, etc. Experience supporting construction, operation, refit, or repair of nuclear facilities or comparable specialist environments. Strong leadership and team coordination skills with the ability to manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Qualifications Relevant Engineering or Science degree (minimum BEng/BSc) or equivalent qualification/experience. Chartered status or professional registration with a recognised engineering/science institute (preferred). Please note that this role will require security clearance! If you are qualified and interested in this role, please apply or contact me: or (phone number removed)