Nuclear Safety Case Consultant

Stantec’s nuclear team delivers safety case, waste and decommissioning, and environmental consultancy services across the UK’s civil and defence nuclear sectors, as well as internationally. Building on the strong legacy of Hydrock and 3T Safety Consultants, and strengthened by Stantec’s global reach, we support clients across the full nuclear lifecycle, from fuel cycle and new build to operations, decommissioning, and waste management.

Our multidisciplinary teams are embedded within major programmes. We provide nuclear safety case development, criticality assessment, environmental permitting, and strategic advisory services, underpinned by robust project delivery and strong relationships with our clients and partners.

The Opportunity Make a real impact on the future of clean, secure energy.

We are growing our nuclear safety capability and are seeking an experienced Nuclear Safety Case Consultant to join our expanding team. You will deliver high-quality, trusted safety advice to some of the sector’s most complex and high-profile clients.

This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects that directly support safer nuclear operations and long-term sustainability. If you are motivated by meaningful work and enjoy solving complex problems, we would love to hear from you.

What We DoOur nuclear capability supports operators and regulators across new build, existing generation, decommissioning, and defence programmes. We specialise in:

Nuclear safety cases and safety management

Criticality assessment

Environmental management and permitting

Nuclear safety governance

Radioactive waste management and decommissioning strategy

Organisational capability development

Through Stantec’s wider global network, we also provide access to specialist expertise in engineering, environmental services, waste packaging, and regulatory compliance.

ABOUT

THE ROLE You’ll play a key role in supporting clients across the full nuclear lifecycle , from new build, operations, life extension and decommissioning. Your responsibilities will include:

Developing, reviewing and assessing safety cases, safety arguments and supporting documentation across all lifecycle stages

Producing hazard identification, fault analyses, ALARP assessments and safety justifications

Providing expert input into nuclear safety management, licensing and regulatory compliance

Working collaboratively with engineering and project teams to embed safety into design and delivery

Communicating safety advice to clients, stakeholders and regulators with clarity and credibility

Leading technical work packages, including radiological safety analysis, report authoring, and workshop facilitation

Contributing to continuous improvement, technical governance and knowledge sharing

Supporting client engagement, business development and bid preparation YOUR IMPACTAs an experienced Nuclear Safety Case Consultant, you will provide trusted technical expertise that enhances the safety, compliance, and performance of nuclear operations. You will:

Ensure radiological risks are clearly understood and effectively controlled

Strengthen the quality, robustness, and clarity of nuclear safety cases

Provide assurance to regulators and clients on safety and compliance

Reduce risk through early hazard identification and evidence-based decision making

Enable confident and efficient project delivery by integrating safety considerations at the right time

Your work will directly contribute to safer, more resilient nuclear operations and a sustainable energy future.

ABOUT YOUTo be successful in this role, you will have:

Experience in nuclear safety case development within civil or defence environmentsA solid understanding of the UK regulatory framework (e.g. ONR, DNSR)
A degree in…