Nuclear Technical Engineer

Our dynamic, customer‑facing Independent Nuclear Assurance team has been supporting the Ministry of Defence’s naval nuclear propulsion programme for over sixty years.

You will help deliver independent assurance services to the MoD, providing safety and technical advice for current and future submarine Naval Reactor Plants (NRP) and working with a wide range of technical disciplines to support safe operation of the UK’s submarine fleet.

• Providing authoritative advice to the MoD through safety and technical assessments.
• Supporting meetings with the MoD and their contractors.
• Co‑ordinating output across a range of relevant technical disciplines.
• Working according to the best applicable safety, technical and regulatory standards against agreed programmes and budgets.
• Working in accordance with business requirements for health, safety, environment, and security, while seeking continuous improvements in all aspects of work.

• Degree (Level 6, minimum) in science or engineering (or equivalent).
• Membership of (or working towards) a professional institution is desirable.
• Knowledge or operational experience of the Naval Reactor Plant is desirable.
• Knowledge of safety cases (structures and function).
• Familiarity with related documentation (NRPA NSMAs, DSA
  02‑DNSR, ONR SAPs, etc.).
• Clear, concise technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain or hold UK security clearance.

We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from candidates who need reasonable adjustments or flexible working arrangements.