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Nuclear Safety Consultant

? Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
? Location: Bristol with hybrid working
? Clearance: UK National - SC clearance required (or eligible)

The Opportunity

I'm working closely with a specialist engineering consultancy supporting some of the UK's most complex and high-profile maritime and defence programmes. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Nuclear Safety Consultant to strengthen their capability across nuclear-powered vessels and maritime nuclear installations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing nuclear safety experience-or an engineer from a high-hazard environment-who is keen to deepen their expertise in nuclear technology, safety case delivery, and regulatory compliance within the maritime sector.

You'll be joining a small, highly capable consultancy where individuals have real autonomy, visibility, and influence. The role offers exposure to a wide range of clients and projects, with the chance to shape both technical delivery and future safety standards across the industry.

The Role

The Nuclear Safety Consultant will support the development and implementation of nuclear safety strategies, provide expert technical guidance, and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver nuclear safety case activities and safety management support across design, build, and commissioning phases

Review and evaluate design proposals, specifications, and technical documentation with a strong focus on nuclear safety compliance

Prepare and author safety case reports, technical documents, manuals, and operational procedures

Develop clear findings and recommendations and present them to clients

Participate in client meetings, workshops, and technical presentations

Stay up to date with developments in nuclear safety management within the maritime and naval sectors

Lead and manage projects, ensuring timely delivery of safety documentation and effective safety strategies

Essential Experience & Skills

Background as a Nuclear Safety Consultant or technical experience within the nuclear industry

Engineers from comparable high-hazard industries will be considered with the right aptitude and motivation

UK National, able to meet Security Check (SC) clearance requirements

Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desirable

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards it

Knowledge of vessel design, construction, or operation

Understanding of relevant nuclear and maritime regulations and standards

Willingness to travel to client sites as required

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000

25 days' holiday, increasing to 30 days with long-term service

Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%

Hybrid working model

Private healthcare

Company and individual performance-related bonus schemes

Ongoing support for professional development and chartershipServices advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
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