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Associate Director - Recruiting Safety Engineers and Human Factors Engineers. ian.cowx@goldgroup.co.uk T: 01342 330547.I provide contingency…
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 Were Looking For
* Significant experience in nuclear safety case production across full plant lifecycle
* 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 UK
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
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