Senior Safety Case Engineer

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

The Assystem Safety & Risk business unit has over 20 years’ experience, delivering bespoke, high-quality safety, risk, and reliability consultancy services to high-hazard industries. We help our clients to minimise risk, delivering improved safety and security and fostering a nuclear safety and risk aware culture. Assystem Safety & Risk delivers an integrated and cost-effective service that includes Safety Case, Human & Organisational Factors (HOF), Risk & Reliability (Including Probabilistic Safety Assessment), Security & Resilience, and Process Safety.

We use deterministic and probabilistic techniques to help our clients to assess the risk associated with facilities and activities and confirm that risks are reduced to a level that is As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).

We are looking for experienced Safety Case Engineers to join our growing team so if you are a safety professional looking for a new challenge then we would like to hear from you.  There are opportunities in our offices in Glasgow, Warrington and London but are able to offer home based working for those based elsewhere.

We are looking for self-motivated, passionate safety professionals to grow our existing safety case capability. We have a specific need for candidates with the following specific skills and experience but still want to hear from you if this is not your area of expertise.

♻️ Waste and Decommissioning

📜 Licensing and Regulation

💧 Pressurised Water Reactors

⚠️ Internal and External Hazards Assessment

You'll be responsible for:

Leading projects for a range of clients across the UK nuclear industry including new build projects, supporting operating facilities, as well decommissioning and waste management.

You will also have the opportunity to take an active role in business development, building and maintaining relationships with clients and supporting bids for large and small projects and frameworks.

We encourage our Senior Engineers to share our passion for developing the next generation of Engineers by taking an active role in mentoring and supporting our Juniors, as well as supporting external programmes, such as involvement in initiatives led by institutions or other relevant bodies, sponsoring undergraduate projects, supporting STEM activities in schools, or our own Annual Risk and Safety Forum. 

🎓 Degree (or relevant work experience) in any of the following disciplines, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or Mathematics, etc.

Skills & Experience:

✅ Demonstrable experience at a senior level in the production of safety assessments for nuclear facilities.

📚 A detailed understanding of UK regulatory requirements and international standards and guidance, particularly relating to Nuclear Safety Assessment.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

⭐ Flexible working arrangements to suit individuals

⭐ 25 days' holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

⭐ Ability to sell or purchase leave

⭐ Company pension scheme

⭐ Life assurance

⭐ Paid membership of two professional institutions/organisations

⭐ Cycle to work scheme

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.