Senior Safety Case Consultant

RESPONSIBILITIES

At Westlakes Recruit, we’re working to power a diverse nuclear future and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Safety Case Engineer.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Safety Case Engineer with experience in the nuclear or defence sector to join on a permanent basis.

As a Senior Safety Case Engineer, you’ll take on a role that’s out of the ordinary — managing the delivery of engineering and technical activities through the application of process, domain knowledge, and experience.

Day to day, you’ll:

• Develop hazard management strategies and participate in HAZID / HAZOP studies.

• Author radiological safety assessments, including Hazard Management Strategies and Safety Reports (PSRs, PCSRs, and equivalents).

• Produce and review calculations, design basis documentation, and technical reports.

• Oversee delivery of work undertaken by the supply chain, maintaining progress against cost and schedule, and managing project risks.

• Maintain oversight of technical and safety case strategies across projects, sharing best practice and key learnings.

This is a full-time role (37 hours per week) offering hybrid working and flexible arrangements to support work–life balance.

Essential Experience:

• Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards it).

• Experience supporting other safety case consultants with technical queries.

• Proven ability to deliver across a variety of complex tasks.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications:

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstrable experience.

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain SC Level Security Clearance. Further details can be found on the UK Government website.

What We Offer:

• Generous holiday allowance

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+

• Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal

• Payment of professional fees

• 10 days’ special paid leave for armed forces reservists

• Option to buy or sell annual leave each year

• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day annually to volunteer with a charity or organisation of your choice

Why We’re Different

At Westlakes Recruit, we’re a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients’ mission-critical objectives.

Smarter. Faster. More agile.
We have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge and a proactive approach to developing talent pools before you even know you need them.

We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future

As an equal opportunities business, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.