Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer

Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer Glasgow up to £89 per hour (umbrella) 6 months contract We are seeking an experienced Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer to support major UK defence and nuclear programmes. Based in Glasgow,…

Outside IR35 Construction
Pay rate £80 – £89/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 7 October 2026

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Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer

Glasgow

up to £89 per hour (umbrella)

6 months contract

We are seeking an experienced Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer to support major UK defence and nuclear programmes. Based in Glasgow, with occasional travel to client sites, you will provide safety case leadership and technical expertise across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver nuclear safety case strategies.

Support safety-informed design and engineering decisions.

Conduct safety assessments and hazard studies (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, HAZAN).

Produce safety documentation, including PSRs, PCSRS and ALARP assessments.

Engage with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary teams.

Support engineering substantiation activities.

Lead and coordinate safety case work packages and teams.

Essential Experience:

Strong nuclear safety case experience within the defence or nuclear sector.

Knowledge of UK nuclear regulatory requirements and standards.

Experience producing high-quality technical safety documentation.

Proven stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

For more information, please call David Bates @ ARM on (phone number removed)

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

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