Nuclear Safety Engineer

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Must be a sole British 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

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