Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer

The Opportunity

PWHytek Ltd are currently recruiting for a Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer to support a major programme of work within the nuclear sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme, providing specialist nuclear safety expertise across complex and highly regulated projects. The role is primarily remote, with occasional site visits required, offering flexibility while contributing to critical national infrastructure.

The Role

As a Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of safety cases, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the safe design and operation of nuclear facilities.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will provide technical leadership and safety assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review nuclear safety cases for complex engineering projects.
• Provide technical guidance on nuclear safety and regulatory compliance.
• Support hazard identification, risk assessment and safety substantiation activities.
• Work closely with engineering disciplines to ensure safety is integrated throughout the design process.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Ensure work is delivered in accordance with relevant nuclear legislation, standards and best practice.

Essential Experience

• Degree qualified in an Engineering or Science discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience working at Principal Engineer level within the nuclear industry.
• Demonstrable experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Criticality safety
  • Uranium enrichment plant safety case development
  • High Enriched Uranium (HEU) programmes
• Experience developing or supporting nuclear safety cases within a highly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of UK nuclear safety principles and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting fuel cycle or uranium enrichment facilities.
• Familiarity with UK nuclear licensing and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience engaging with regulators and key project stakeholders.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.

What's on Offer?

• Primarily remote working with occasional site visits.
• Opportunity to support nationally significant nuclear programmes.
• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Technically challenging work within a highly experienced engineering team.
• Exposure to complex safety case development and specialist nuclear projects.

If you are a Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer with experience in criticality safety, uranium enrichment safety case development, or HEU programmes, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please submit your latest CV to discuss the opportunity further.