Senior Safety Case Engineer

Senior Nuclear Safety Case Engineer (Multiple Locations)

Amentum are at the forefront of ground breaking projects, working hand‑in‑hand across the civil nuclear and defence sectors, both in the UK and on a global stage. From next‑generation systems and emerging reactor technologies, like SMRs, to ensuring the safe operation of existing nuclear facilities, we cover the full spectrum of the nuclear lifecycle. Joining us means stepping into a rapidly growing market with an organisation that works with a vast range of clients.

You'll have the opportunity to shape your career while contributing to some of the most exciting and critical projects in the industry.

• Safety Case production and management e.g. engineering changes, safety reports (PSRs, PCSRs etc).
• Hazard and Risk identification and assessment studies, e.g. FMEA, HAZOP, ALARP.
• Internal and external hazard assessments.
• Deterministic and probabilistic safety assessments (PSA).
• Nuclear licensing and authorisations.
• Integrating safety principles into engineering designs.
• Structural integrity design/assessment of nuclear‑related structures and components.

• Delivering technical work to support the demonstration that a facility or system can be operated safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Liaising with clients to understand their challenges and developing solutions.
• Representing the business in technical meetings with clients, regulators and other third parties.
• Helping to maintain the technical capability/knowledge of the community and mentoring team members (as appropriate).

• A degree (or equivalent demonstrable experience) in a STEM discipline.
• Experience of executing project tasks against relevant standards and best practices.
• Good communication skills and ability to articulate information to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Chartered Member of a professional institute (or equivalent demonstrable experience) or working towards either Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a relevant professional body.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

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