Nuclear Design Assurance Engineer

Title:

Nuclear Design Assurance Engineer

Salary range: £45,000 to £60,000 per annum

Location:

Bristol, Burton or Manchester

Working Pattern:
Flexible hybrid working pattern – time split between office, client sites and working from home.

Closing date: 10th July 2026 (early applications encouraged; vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received).

This role involves undertaking and managing a range of projects, working with other consultants, and contributing to the delivery of contracts to customers across the nuclear sector. Typical tasks include:

• Engineering substantiation of systems, structures and components against safety requirements.
• Support of conformity assessment and the application of technical codes and standards.
• Safety case development and support for nuclear plant.
• Authoring or reviewing and verifying safety‑related documents.
• Assessment of modifications to nuclear plant.
• Technical oversight of the nuclear equipment supply chain.

Candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and must satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

• Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or a related technical discipline.
• Typically 3+ years of experience in the nuclear industry.
• Chartered Member of an Engineering Institution (e.g., IMechE, IET) or working towards professional registration.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to handle shifting requirements and work professionally.
• Motivation to continually learn, improve and stretch yourself.
• Willingness to travel and spend time on client sites.
• Experience delivering projects for UK nuclear licensees.
• Familiarity with the UK regulatory regime for nuclear licensed sites.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance.

• Familiarity with nuclear design codes such as ASME BPVC Section III & RCC‑M.
• Familiarity with BS EN ISO standards relevant to nuclear power plant.
• Experience leading the substantiation of nuclear structures, systems and components.
• Familiarity with ALARP principles and safety justification methodologies.
• Technical consultancy experience.
• Project management experience.

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• Happy to talk flexible working.
• Enhanced parental benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• Targeted professional development.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare membership.
• Bonus scheme linked to company performance.
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution.
• Support in attaining professional membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season rail ticket loan.
• Further optional benefits that can be tailored to your personal requirements.