Nuclear Safety Case Engineer
Must be a sole British national and eligible for SC clearance due to project requirements
Permanent | Remote working (2 days a quarter in Cumbria) | £60,000+ (DOE)
Copello are working with a leading defence and engineering organisation to recruit a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer to join a long-term programme at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear sector.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in high-integrity, regulated environments and wants to take real ownership of key safety deliverables. You’ll be part of a team that directly supports the development and ongoing assurance of nuclear safety cases — working closely with Engineering, Human Factors and Site Safety teams to keep standards high and the plant safe.
What you’ll be doing:
* Writing and reviewing nuclear substantiation and safety case documentation
* Supporting periodic reviews and safety case implementation
* Leading on your own deliverables and contributing to the wider team’s development
* Engaging with stakeholders across technical and operational functions
* Reviewing analysis, calculations and other supporting evidence for safety justifications
What we’re looking for:
* Background in nuclear safety, safety case development, or substantiation work
* Experience in a regulated or high-hazard industry (nuclear, defence, etc.)
* Confident producing well-structured technical reports
* Comfortable collaborating with engineering and assurance teams
* Degree-qualified in a STEM subject
To apply, please send your CV to aaron@copello.co.uk