Safety Engineer
Posted on Jun 24, 2026 by CV-Library
Bristol, Bristol (County), United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£65 - £65 Hourly
Contract/Project
Safety Engineer
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
Contract: 12-Month Contract
Rate: £65.00 per hour (Inside IR35)
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to join a growing Defence & Security team supporting major programmes across the UK nuclear and defence
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, implement, and deliver nuclear safety case documentation for operational facilities, infrastructure, and plant areas.
Develop safety justifications that meet project requirements for safety, quality, cost, and programme.
Present safety case documentation to regulators, licensees, safety committees, and senior stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and company nuclear safety requirements.
Maintain and improve safety case systems, processes, procedures, and standards.
Conduct periodic safety case reviews and provide recommendations to improve nuclear safety performance.
Support the development of safety performance metrics, reporting tools, and dashboards.
Provide technical input into risk assessments and safety management arrangements.
Support operational change processes and ensure safety requirements are effectively integrated into project delivery.
Contribute to audits, assessments, and assurance activities across nuclear and defence programmes.
Communicate complex technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
Lead technical work packages and support project management activities where required.
Deputise for senior safety professionals where appropriate and support governance activities.Essential Skills & Experience
Experience developing and delivering Safety Cases within the nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated industries.
Strong understanding of nuclear safety principles, methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
Experience producing and reviewing safety documentation including:
Facility Safety Cases (FSC)
Periodic Safety Reviews (PSR)
Post-Accident Condition Safety Reports (PACSR)
Design Basis Accident (DBA) assessments
Risk assessments and supporting safety documentation
Experience presenting technical safety information to regulators, clients, and senior stakeholders.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
Experience operating within validated risk assessment and nuclear safety management arrangements.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience leading safety case development for civil nuclear or naval nuclear facilities.
Knowledge of Naval Nuclear, Marine Infrastructure, Submarine, or Weapons programmes.Qualifications
Degree qualified in a STEM discipline.
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards Chartership) desirable.
Completion of Nuclear Safety or Safety Case Manager (SCM) training/workbooks is advantageous.
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
Contract: 12-Month Contract
Rate: £65.00 per hour (Inside IR35)
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to join a growing Defence & Security team supporting major programmes across the UK nuclear and defence
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, implement, and deliver nuclear safety case documentation for operational facilities, infrastructure, and plant areas.
Develop safety justifications that meet project requirements for safety, quality, cost, and programme.
Present safety case documentation to regulators, licensees, safety committees, and senior stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and company nuclear safety requirements.
Maintain and improve safety case systems, processes, procedures, and standards.
Conduct periodic safety case reviews and provide recommendations to improve nuclear safety performance.
Support the development of safety performance metrics, reporting tools, and dashboards.
Provide technical input into risk assessments and safety management arrangements.
Support operational change processes and ensure safety requirements are effectively integrated into project delivery.
Contribute to audits, assessments, and assurance activities across nuclear and defence programmes.
Communicate complex technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
Lead technical work packages and support project management activities where required.
Deputise for senior safety professionals where appropriate and support governance activities.Essential Skills & Experience
Experience developing and delivering Safety Cases within the nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated industries.
Strong understanding of nuclear safety principles, methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
Experience producing and reviewing safety documentation including:
Facility Safety Cases (FSC)
Periodic Safety Reviews (PSR)
Post-Accident Condition Safety Reports (PACSR)
Design Basis Accident (DBA) assessments
Risk assessments and supporting safety documentation
Experience presenting technical safety information to regulators, clients, and senior stakeholders.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
Experience operating within validated risk assessment and nuclear safety management arrangements.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience leading safety case development for civil nuclear or naval nuclear facilities.
Knowledge of Naval Nuclear, Marine Infrastructure, Submarine, or Weapons programmes.Qualifications
Degree qualified in a STEM discipline.
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards Chartership) desirable.
Completion of Nuclear Safety or Safety Case Manager (SCM) training/workbooks is advantageous.
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website
Reference: 225287256
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Safety Engineer
Posted on Jun 24, 2026 by CV-Library
Bristol, Bristol (County), United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£65 - £65 Hourly
Contract/Project
Safety Engineer
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
Contract: 12-Month Contract
Rate: £65.00 per hour (Inside IR35)
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to join a growing Defence & Security team supporting major programmes across the UK nuclear and defence
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, implement, and deliver nuclear safety case documentation for operational facilities, infrastructure, and plant areas.
Develop safety justifications that meet project requirements for safety, quality, cost, and programme.
Present safety case documentation to regulators, licensees, safety committees, and senior stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and company nuclear safety requirements.
Maintain and improve safety case systems, processes, procedures, and standards.
Conduct periodic safety case reviews and provide recommendations to improve nuclear safety performance.
Support the development of safety performance metrics, reporting tools, and dashboards.
Provide technical input into risk assessments and safety management arrangements.
Support operational change processes and ensure safety requirements are effectively integrated into project delivery.
Contribute to audits, assessments, and assurance activities across nuclear and defence programmes.
Communicate complex technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
Lead technical work packages and support project management activities where required.
Deputise for senior safety professionals where appropriate and support governance activities.Essential Skills & Experience
Experience developing and delivering Safety Cases within the nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated industries.
Strong understanding of nuclear safety principles, methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
Experience producing and reviewing safety documentation including:
Facility Safety Cases (FSC)
Periodic Safety Reviews (PSR)
Post-Accident Condition Safety Reports (PACSR)
Design Basis Accident (DBA) assessments
Risk assessments and supporting safety documentation
Experience presenting technical safety information to regulators, clients, and senior stakeholders.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
Experience operating within validated risk assessment and nuclear safety management arrangements.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience leading safety case development for civil nuclear or naval nuclear facilities.
Knowledge of Naval Nuclear, Marine Infrastructure, Submarine, or Weapons programmes.Qualifications
Degree qualified in a STEM discipline.
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards Chartership) desirable.
Completion of Nuclear Safety or Safety Case Manager (SCM) training/workbooks is advantageous.
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
Contract: 12-Month Contract
Rate: £65.00 per hour (Inside IR35)
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to join a growing Defence & Security team supporting major programmes across the UK nuclear and defence
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, implement, and deliver nuclear safety case documentation for operational facilities, infrastructure, and plant areas.
Develop safety justifications that meet project requirements for safety, quality, cost, and programme.
Present safety case documentation to regulators, licensees, safety committees, and senior stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and company nuclear safety requirements.
Maintain and improve safety case systems, processes, procedures, and standards.
Conduct periodic safety case reviews and provide recommendations to improve nuclear safety performance.
Support the development of safety performance metrics, reporting tools, and dashboards.
Provide technical input into risk assessments and safety management arrangements.
Support operational change processes and ensure safety requirements are effectively integrated into project delivery.
Contribute to audits, assessments, and assurance activities across nuclear and defence programmes.
Communicate complex technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
Lead technical work packages and support project management activities where required.
Deputise for senior safety professionals where appropriate and support governance activities.Essential Skills & Experience
Experience developing and delivering Safety Cases within the nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated industries.
Strong understanding of nuclear safety principles, methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
Experience producing and reviewing safety documentation including:
Facility Safety Cases (FSC)
Periodic Safety Reviews (PSR)
Post-Accident Condition Safety Reports (PACSR)
Design Basis Accident (DBA) assessments
Risk assessments and supporting safety documentation
Experience presenting technical safety information to regulators, clients, and senior stakeholders.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
Experience operating within validated risk assessment and nuclear safety management arrangements.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience leading safety case development for civil nuclear or naval nuclear facilities.
Knowledge of Naval Nuclear, Marine Infrastructure, Submarine, or Weapons programmes.Qualifications
Degree qualified in a STEM discipline.
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards Chartership) desirable.
Completion of Nuclear Safety or Safety Case Manager (SCM) training/workbooks is advantageous.
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website
Reference: 225287256
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