Overview

Ready to lead where nuclear safety decisions truly matter? If you are motivated by solving technically demanding problems in highly regulated environments, this is an opportunity to lead from the front. As a Principal Nuclear Safety Consultant, you combine deep technical expertise with strategic influence, playing a defining role in delivering robust safety cases that underpin the safe operation, decommissioning and future development of nuclear facilities.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

The Principal Nuclear Safety Consultant provides technical leadership in delivering high‑quality nuclear safety case work across a diverse portfolio of projects. Operating in a safety‑critical and highly regulated environment, the role spans short‑term safety assessments through to complex, multi‑year programmes supporting nuclear decommissioning, energy generation and defence‑related activities.

You will lead the development, assessment and review of safety cases, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, engineering design and operational requirements. You will also take responsibility for project governance, including planning, resourcing and financial oversight, and work with multidisciplinary teams, senior leaders, clients and regulators. The role contributes to business success through proposal development, client relationship management and identification of new opportunities.

Your Impact in This Position

In this role, your expertise will directly influence how nuclear risks are identified, assessed and effectively managed. You will provide confidence to clients and regulators through clear technical reasoning, high‑quality documentation and a collaborative approach to problem solving. By supporting project teams and mentoring colleagues, you will build technical capability throughout the organisation and strengthen a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Core Capabilities

• Safety Case Delivery

  You bring a strong command of nuclear safety case methodologies, enabling you to lead the development of new safety cases and the evolution of existing ones. By applying hazard identification and risk assessment techniques, you demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements while ensuring safety arguments are well integrated with engineering and operational strategies.

• Diverse Project Portfolio

  You will manage a wide range of assignments, from focused technical studies to large, complex projects delivered over several years. Success requires adaptability, resilience and the ability to maintain high standards while navigating changing priorities, technical challenges and differing client environments.

• Regulator and Client Engagement

  You act as a trusted point of contact in discussions with clients and regulators, presenting clear, defensible safety arguments and supporting efficient approval processes. Your credibility is built through transparency, professionalism and an understanding of stakeholder priorities.

• Reviewing and Writing Technical Reports

  You lead the production and assurance of high‑quality safety case documentation, including radiological assessments and supporting technical reports. You structure complex information logically, apply sound judgement, communicate clearly, oversee peer review and ensure all deliverables meet regulatory standards and client expectations.

• Mentoring and Line Management

  As a senior technical leader, you develop capability across the team, provide guidance, review work, give constructive feedback and support professional development. Where appropriate, you line‑manage junior team members.

Qualifications & Experience

You hold a degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline and have substantial experience in nuclear safety case development or assessment. Chartered status with a recognised professional body is advantageous, as is a strong understanding of nuclear plant operations, regulatory frameworks and safety management principles. Ongoing professional development is supported.

Working Environment

This is a hybrid role, with three days per week in the office and work conducted from both Warrington and West Cumbria locations. The role offers a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and work‑life balance.

Equality & Diversity

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role.