Environmental Safety Case Engineer – Nuclear Project
Remote | Occasional North West Site Visits | 2 Days Per Week | Outside IR35 | Leading Engineering Consultancy
The Opportunity
We're recruiting an Environmental Safety Case Engineer to deliver safety case documentation on a nuclear project. You'll be working remotely on a part-time basis (two days per week) for a leading engineering consultancy, with occasional travel to the North West.
This is hands-on technical work. You'll prepare and develop safety and environmental documentation that justifies the tolerability of hazards in complex nuclear environments. Your expertise in safety case development directly impacts project delivery and regulatory compliance.
Contract Details: Outside IR35 | Part-time (2 days/week) | Remote with occasional site visits | Competitive rate
What You'll Be Doing
Safety Case Development
Prepare and develop environmental and safety case documentation
Justify hazard tolerability in high-risk nuclear environments
Develop technical arguments and supporting analysis
Ensure documentation meets regulatory and client requirements
Regulatory & Compliance
Maintain compliance with UK nuclear regulatory requirements
Support engagement with regulatory bodies where required
Ensure documentation aligns with industry standards and best practice
Contribute to safety case reviews and updates
Project Coordination
Work with project teams to integrate safety case requirements
Liaise with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Support client discussions on safety and environmental matters
Report on documentation progress and resource usage
About You
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years' nuclear industry experience
MUST HAVE: Proven experience preparing environmental and safety case documentation in nuclear environments
Expert-level knowledge of:
Safety case development and justification
UK nuclear regulatory environment and requirements
Environmental assessment and documentation
Hazard identification and tolerability arguments
Technical writing and documentation standards
First degree in relevant engineering or science discipline (or equivalent professional experience)
Essential Personal Qualities
Proactive and self-motivated
Strong technical writing ability
Excellent attention to detail in safety-critical work
Able to work independently and manage own workload
Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
Comfortable with remote working and occasional travel to North West sites
Desirable
Chartered Engineer status (CEng or IEng)
Experience with specific nuclear facility types (reactors, fuel storage, waste management)
Familiarity with ONR guidance and regulatory assessment processes
